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as in strength
the ability to withstand or adjust to challenges
Her resilience shined in her willingness to accept the failure as a valuable learning experience. We were impressed by his resilience and optimism throughout his battle with cancer.
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as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber is a favorite material for dog toys thanks to its strong resilience. Palm trees have evolved to show strong resilience in the face of tropical storms.
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Recent Examples of resilience
McBride says the team’s resilience was built before the season even started.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
My performance tells American stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, and they should be told and appreciated by all.
—Annette Hubbell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
The Future of Travel, The Future of Trust As global travel continues to expand—buoyed by rising middle classes, digital nomadism, and evolving work cultures—the demand for resilience, reliability, and real service will only intensify.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
By demystifying the practice and speaking candidly about its benefits, Lennon and Harrison opened the door for millions to explore meditation as a means of achieving inner peace, resilience, and self-understanding.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
My performance tells American stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, and they should be told and appreciated by all.
—Annette Hubbell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
The Future of Travel, The Future of Trust As global travel continues to expand—buoyed by rising middle classes, digital nomadism, and evolving work cultures—the demand for resilience, reliability, and real service will only intensify.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
By demystifying the practice and speaking candidly about its benefits, Lennon and Harrison opened the door for millions to explore meditation as a means of achieving inner peace, resilience, and self-understanding.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
Noun
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In the first half of the 20th century, even as labor unions gained strength elsewhere, there was a fear of giving federal workers too much say over how the nation's laws were carried out.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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The Celtics’ greatest strength and greatest flaw is their persistence.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Some bird species can be very precise, but do not necessarily maintain that persistence over time.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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The key lies in a fast oscillating sheet known as a diffuser, onto which synchronous images are projected at high speed (2,880 images per second) and at different heights; human persistence of vision ensures that these images are perceived as true 3D objects.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Featuring evening primrose oil, avocado oil, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter to help support cellular renewal while promoting skin elasticity, Tandon was surprised by how hydrating this was despite its lightweight texture.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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This skin cream is great for all skin types and helps reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles while supporting skin elasticity.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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