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
Her face, framed by her signature auburn bob, retained the elasticity that once earned her comparisons to her friend and mentor Lucille Ball.
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Research suggests marine collagen can help improve the elasticity, hydration, and smoothness of the skin.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The facial begins with a medical probe, administered by a Dior aesthetician, that measures your skin’s levels of hydration, elasticity, and collagen—and guides what Akram does next.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
These stretchy fibers will burn up in high heat and lose their elasticity.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Research suggests marine collagen can help improve the elasticity, hydration, and smoothness of the skin.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The facial begins with a medical probe, administered by a Dior aesthetician, that measures your skin’s levels of hydration, elasticity, and collagen—and guides what Akram does next.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
These stretchy fibers will burn up in high heat and lose their elasticity.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
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With its mix of competitive races, cooperative party games, and the flexibility to play on the TV or in handheld mode, the Switch 2 turns screen time into quality family time.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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These are the kinds of turning points that make flexibility essential.—
Hillary Stalker,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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Despite these challenges, dealers have demonstrated resilience by remaining open and working diligently around the clock to meet their customers' needs.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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While shutdowns aren’t new, the timing of this one may prove to be another test of resilience during uncertain times.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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