ELASTICITY Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

elasticity

noun

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 Whether a Black woman can be afforded the same narrative elasticity as her peers after a betrayal, and be reactive yet sympathetic without her identity becoming the factor that defines how all of it is judged, remains to be seen. —

Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026 Protein promotes satiety, supports muscle recovery, and helps steady energy levels, while collagen may support skin elasticity and joint health. —

Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026 Along with this wizardry, the serum mimics the effects of injectables like Botox to improve overall firmness and elasticity, as well as to tighten and lift skin in the short and long term. —

Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026 Gold Bond’s Age Renew Retinol Overnight Lotion targets texture, elasticity, and tone more aggressively while delivering rich overnight hydration. —

Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elasticity

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Noun

The efforts, along with similar moves in Arizona, Missouri, and Kentucky, are aimed at restricting flexibility to implement the federal law at the state level.

— Samantha Liss, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The variation across states shows that there is flexibility in design — but not disagreement about whether readiness belongs in accountability.

— Jessica Handy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026