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Recent Examples of flexibility
Strength, balance and flexibility are just as important.
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Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Andrea Weidlich and Luca Fascione are being recognized for their work on layered material systems in Wētā FX’s Manuka renderer, which has improved the realism and flexibility of visual effects workflows.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
And don't dismiss the benefits of splitting your funds among accounts to both earn high rates while still maintaining a baseline of accessibility and flexibility in today's evolving economic environment.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Zoom lenses, on the other hand, offer greater flexibility.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Village staff has recommended the developer remove the site plans for the second lot to allow for more flexibility for an eventual owner.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Many of them built their businesses on Slack, Zoom, and AI tools, so flexibility and technology are baked into how their firms run—not bolted on as a perk.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
If approved by the court, this transaction will give us greater financial flexibility.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
More flexibility — and new risks A central feature of the reform is the formal introduction of the CPPs, which allow private companies to operate fields without mandatory state majority ownership.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Andrea Weidlich and Luca Fascione are being recognized for their work on layered material systems in Wētā FX’s Manuka renderer, which has improved the realism and flexibility of visual effects workflows.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
And don't dismiss the benefits of splitting your funds among accounts to both earn high rates while still maintaining a baseline of accessibility and flexibility in today's evolving economic environment.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Zoom lenses, on the other hand, offer greater flexibility.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Village staff has recommended the developer remove the site plans for the second lot to allow for more flexibility for an eventual owner.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Many of them built their businesses on Slack, Zoom, and AI tools, so flexibility and technology are baked into how their firms run—not bolted on as a perk.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
If approved by the court, this transaction will give us greater financial flexibility.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
More flexibility — and new risks A central feature of the reform is the formal introduction of the CPPs, which allow private companies to operate fields without mandatory state majority ownership.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexibility
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The material’s elasticity further positions it for potential use in flexible electronics and wearable energy storage systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Seaweed Night Cream hydrates skin, enhances skin tone and texture, promotes skin elasticity and increases firmness using collagen.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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That changeability brings a need for equally adaptable clothing.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The point is not that these are simply interpretations of the world, because an interpretation implies a degree of conscious awareness and changeability that closure often lacks in the moment.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
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To be sure, while AI-induced deflation and labor shifts may cause turbulence, this scenario may be overlooking human adaptability and institutional response.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Coordination, organization and adaptability become essential traits for success.—
Felysha Walker,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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Those who recognize a compositional genius that grew out of constantly shifting dynamics and tempos, jazzy originality and infinite mutability.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The film addresses themes of injustice, accountability in journalism, the mutability of truth, who gets to frame the narrative, and who gets erased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Dec. 2025
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That variability demands constant vigilance — not just a check at the start of the season.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The InstaShower Ultra is engineered to handle that variability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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Organizations enhance their operational resilience by going beyond superficial reporting tools and focusing on ensuring fundamental data integrity.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Pelicot became an international symbol of resilience after waiving her anonymity and declaring that shame belonged with her abusers, not with her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Use gold and precious metals as a volatility hedge.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Oscar Wei, deputy chief economist for the organization, said mortgage rate volatility and lingering economic uncertainty contributed to the slowdown.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Flexibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexibility. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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