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
Smoking and alcohol take a measurable toll on collagen and elasticity, two of the structural components that keep skin firm and smooth.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The rotating molecules in plastic ice VII give the ice some elasticity, like a gentle trampoline.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
But where limestone is crumbly and opaque, nacre’s toughness and light-bending properties come from silklike proteins that weave among the layers, holding them in place while providing enough elasticity to absorb the shock of a fracture.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Smoking and alcohol take a measurable toll on collagen and elasticity, accelerating the visible signs of aging beyond what sun exposure alone can cause.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The rotating molecules in plastic ice VII give the ice some elasticity, like a gentle trampoline.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
But where limestone is crumbly and opaque, nacre’s toughness and light-bending properties come from silklike proteins that weave among the layers, holding them in place while providing enough elasticity to absorb the shock of a fracture.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Smoking and alcohol take a measurable toll on collagen and elasticity, accelerating the visible signs of aging beyond what sun exposure alone can cause.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
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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
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These women’s basketball shorts offer a balance between loose and snug for optimal fit and flexibility.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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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
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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
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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