as in elasticity
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of adaptability
Each came from a household shaped by immigration, where stability was not guaranteed and progress often depended on adaptability.
—
Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
The price point and its adaptability and ease of connecting to devices, has made the Vision Pro increasingly attractive for medical professionals, especially those in regional or community hospitals where budgets are tighter.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Quince just dropped a range of jackets, cardigans, and shirts designed for effortless layering, combining style, comfort, and adaptability.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Since geological variability, technical challenges, and environmental considerations are always factors at play, companies continue to emphasize the importance of ongoing evaluation and adaptability.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
One shopper wore it while eight months pregnant and after — an ode to its adaptability.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Look for development opportunities that don’t just build domain expertise, but that prioritise relationship skills, foster adaptability and critical thinking, and include coaching and feedback so individuals can develop their own leadership style based on their strengths and areas for work.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The ability to combine wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability allows the system to handle varied terrains and motion demands more effectively than traditional designs, reports Pan Daily.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Queiroz’s career is a testament to his skills, experience and adaptability.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
The price point and its adaptability and ease of connecting to devices, has made the Vision Pro increasingly attractive for medical professionals, especially those in regional or community hospitals where budgets are tighter.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Quince just dropped a range of jackets, cardigans, and shirts designed for effortless layering, combining style, comfort, and adaptability.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Since geological variability, technical challenges, and environmental considerations are always factors at play, companies continue to emphasize the importance of ongoing evaluation and adaptability.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
One shopper wore it while eight months pregnant and after — an ode to its adaptability.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Look for development opportunities that don’t just build domain expertise, but that prioritise relationship skills, foster adaptability and critical thinking, and include coaching and feedback so individuals can develop their own leadership style based on their strengths and areas for work.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The ability to combine wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability allows the system to handle varied terrains and motion demands more effectively than traditional designs, reports Pan Daily.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Queiroz’s career is a testament to his skills, experience and adaptability.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptability
Noun
-
Keratin is a protein that promotes hair growth and improves its strength and elasticity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
-
But with blanket hiring freezes, labor market elasticity diminishes.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Noun
-
The foul trouble — and the flexibility of using smaller defenders — led to 76ers head coach Nick Nurse calling on Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow for extended minutes throughout Game 2.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
-
These women’s basketball shorts offer a balance between loose and snug for optimal fit and flexibility.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
-
At that level, decisions are evaluated through a broader strategic lens that integrates economic resilience, technological development, and geopolitical competition — narrow legal or economic considerations rarely determine the outcome.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Cumming’s unraveling of the truth and his identity resonates, and his journey is a triumph of resilience and authenticity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
But in software engineering, there’s a bit more pliability with the permissions granted to an AI agent, because there’s a validation layer to check and correct any errors those autonomous systems could generate.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Look at the crowns, check the twigs for buds and pliability, and brush away a bit of soil to look at the roots.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adaptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptability. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
