as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber bands are favored for their elasticity.
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Recent Examples of elasticity
Silk This fine material is all the rage in the beauty world as it has been clinically proven to be biocompatible with human skin, supporting hydration, improving skin elasticity, and increasing cellular regeneration (which reduces fine lines and wrinkles).
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Nicole Kinning, Wired News, 30 Aug. 2025
That’s mainly because jaw appearance depends on genetics, bone structure, fat distribution and skin elasticity – not small gains in muscle strength.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
This has led to a 5% drop in demand as consumers and businesses adjust, highlighting the real-world elasticity of energy use in response to price spikes and reliability concerns.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Besides these, the mask is packed with nourishing glycerin and panthenol (aka vitamin B5), which is known to improve elasticity and prevent breakage over time.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Kinning, Wired News, 30 Aug. 2025
That’s mainly because jaw appearance depends on genetics, bone structure, fat distribution and skin elasticity – not small gains in muscle strength.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
This has led to a 5% drop in demand as consumers and businesses adjust, highlighting the real-world elasticity of energy use in response to price spikes and reliability concerns.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Besides these, the mask is packed with nourishing glycerin and panthenol (aka vitamin B5), which is known to improve elasticity and prevent breakage over time.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
Noun
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This gives it flexibility, softness, warmth, and breathability.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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All this has stirred some fresh thinking among Democrats about whether activists must demand that candidates agree with all of their positions, or whether victory demands more flexibility.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The film explores themes of grief, family bonds and childhood resilience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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British e-tailer Asos has teamed with supply chain traceability and compliance company TrusTrace to strengthen risk management and resilience across its global value chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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