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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
When young people are trusted to lead and take action, their well-being rises, their resilience grows, and hope is restored.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
But even healthcare’s resilience has its limits.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Snoop Dogg has built an empire across multiple industries and revenue streams, giving him a level of resilience that many newer artists do not have.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Ostensibly about the record label of the same name, Good Vibrations was a film about the extraordinary resilience of the Irish people and how the Belfast punk scene of the late ’70s played its part in the peace process.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
But even healthcare’s resilience has its limits.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Snoop Dogg has built an empire across multiple industries and revenue streams, giving him a level of resilience that many newer artists do not have.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Ostensibly about the record label of the same name, Good Vibrations was a film about the extraordinary resilience of the Irish people and how the Belfast punk scene of the late ’70s played its part in the peace process.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
Noun
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The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to testing the munition's capabilities, the mission also validated the aircraft's enduring advantages, including its stealth, range, and payload flexibility, while reinforcing its evolving role in maritime strike.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to Bennice, all of this flexibility helps the cephalopods to thrive in a wide range of habitats, from sandy shores to rocky reefs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While individual particles may be microscopic, their sheer numbers and persistence pose a long-term hazard.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other risks include data poisoning, context hijacking and large language model (LLM) memory persistence, where cached queries or context reuse could expose sensitive information to subsequent users.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Far from being just about numbers, accounting is a profession where adaptability, insight, and integrity are in high demand—and where those who possess these skills can continue to thrive.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 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 tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
Noun
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With continued use, clinical trials demonstrated improvements in hydration, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To further support strength, the formula layers in a complex of 10 hydrolyzed plant proteins, 17 amino acids, and eight peptides, which work together to repair weak areas and boost elasticity while enveloping your hair in an uplifting citrus blend softened by lavender and geranium.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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