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
Plus, panthenol boosts body and elasticity, giving even fine hair natural bounce and movement without stripping hair.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
To that end, PRP and PRF can help improve skin tone, texture, crepiness and elasticity.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Vocal folds within the larynx rely on musculature, mucosal pliability and proper airflow from the lungs to create sound — and the specific balance of tension and elasticity of the vocal cords plays a key role in vocal quality.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Bo Nix ditched his uneven past, and the defense showed elasticity but refused to snap.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
To that end, PRP and PRF can help improve skin tone, texture, crepiness and elasticity.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Vocal folds within the larynx rely on musculature, mucosal pliability and proper airflow from the lungs to create sound — and the specific balance of tension and elasticity of the vocal cords plays a key role in vocal quality.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Bo Nix ditched his uneven past, and the defense showed elasticity but refused to snap.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
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The treatment does not compromise tensile strength and tends to improve the material’s flexibility, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Use the ZIP code tool below to compare prepaid and pay-as-you-go internet options available in your area and see which plans offer the best mix of price, speed and flexibility.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under Lionel Scaloni, Argentina has found balance, unity, and resilience.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each image will be accompanied by personal stories exploring themes of identity and resilience.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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