FLEXIBILITY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

flexibility

noun

Definition of flexibility

as in elasticity

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as in changeability

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Recent Examples of flexibility That flexibility could prove essential once the truck leaves Europe. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 The Molten Salt Reactor Experiment (MSRE) operated from 1965 to 1969, logging more than 13,000 hours demonstrating passive safety, high‑temperature performance, and fuel flexibility, noted the company. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026 However, Godshalk suggests not getting too hyper-focused on each term, as embracing flexibility in your choices will result in an arrangement that is unique to you. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 An upcoming redesign of the iPhone Health app will have a Longevity tab for evaluating your Health Age, and tests to measure your balance, flexibility, and strength. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Out of all the rental platforms, Airbnb gave us the most freedom, flexibility, and creative control—encouraging us to get innovative in planning our route. — Sara Sturek, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 Advocates of this approach say voluntary reviews and existing agency powers provide flexibility and speed, whereas mandatory licensing or extended preclearance windows could bog down industry and drive cutting‑edge work overseas. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Performers train for years to build the strength, flexibility and discipline needed to work professionally. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 The proposal comes as the Forest Service says deteriorating forest health and wildfire risk require more flexibility in managing the nation's forests. — Conor McGill, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexibility

Noun

The process has also been known to stimulate the skin’s production of collagen, a protein that helps maintain skin’s elasticity.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Derived from green tea, the exclusive ingredient targets elasticity and overall skin density.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of elasticity

Noun

More specifically, genres, whether spoken or written, reflect the changeability of their formal characteristics in connection to changes in the situation and the actions relevant to these genres.

— Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026

Definition of changeability

Noun

Looking at measures tied to skills, adaptability, productivity and the employee experience can reveal risks and opportunities that conventional metrics may miss.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
While dragonflies are often symbolic of transformation, adaptability, and wisdom, Godrich explains that the meaning behind the band’s name represents his and Harrison’s friendship.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of adaptability

Noun

Clouds, which for the artist Biggers symbolize potential and mutability, formed the theme of the evening, hanging over dinner on the museum’s terrace in synthetic cotton and wire constructions from an event designer.

— Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
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

Definition of mutability

Noun

Assembly Bill 2494 would have eliminated what’s often characterized as a logging mandate in favor of prioritizing values such as carbon storage, wildfire resilience and biodiversity conservation.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
In 2024, independent experts who visited the site reported that no climate resilience assessment was undertaken.

— Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of resilience

Noun

Hutchinson noted that Nike has consistently raised its dividend, despite volatility in earnings, but said that coverage is becoming increasingly strained.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
There could still be some volatility as the market absorbs shares newly eligible for trading following the latest post-IPO lockup expiration.

— Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026