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
Use daily for improvement in the look of smile lines, forehead wrinkles, marionette lines, skin hydration, skin elasticity, volume and plumpness.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The set includes four vials, each lasting for a week, and is aimed at improving skin elasticity, firmness, tone, and smoothness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Collagen peptide supplements replace collagen, a protein that supports skin strength and elasticity.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Alongside him, Duah provides the athletic elasticity.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The set includes four vials, each lasting for a week, and is aimed at improving skin elasticity, firmness, tone, and smoothness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Collagen peptide supplements replace collagen, a protein that supports skin strength and elasticity.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Alongside him, Duah provides the athletic elasticity.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for elasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
Noun
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By enabling submarines to deploy and recover unmanned vehicles while remaining hidden, the technology enhances both mission flexibility and operational safety.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Delta Air Lines is extending a travel waiver with flexibility for anyone flying in and out of Atlanta this week, solely because of the extended security wait times at its home base of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her home had been a house of mourning, a symbol of resilience, a family cornerstone, and now—bright shock—the empty scene of an unseen crime.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Premaratne said the company is actively engaged in scenario planning and is working closely with customers and suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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