as in plasticity
the quality or state of being easily molded
the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry
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Recent Examples of malleability
But Maye’s malleability and growth isn’t the only story here.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The entire performance is a shining spotlight on the record, which toys with the malleability of their sound and embraces unconventional approaches to an already robust sound.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
But the narrative structure—a road trip—created forward motion by default, with a clear beginning and end, while allowing for malleability and emotional play.
—Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
But did software system updates, maintenance and malleability evolve on the same more granular path?
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The entire performance is a shining spotlight on the record, which toys with the malleability of their sound and embraces unconventional approaches to an already robust sound.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
But the narrative structure—a road trip—created forward motion by default, with a clear beginning and end, while allowing for malleability and emotional play.
—Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
But did software system updates, maintenance and malleability evolve on the same more granular path?
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for malleability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malleability
Noun
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Importantly, research suggests that psilocin also alters the brain’s ability to strengthen or weaken neural connections, referred to as synaptic plasticity.—
Hollis Karoly,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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And that is called brain plasticity, which involves our brain’s capacity to develop new neural pathways.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The efforts, along with similar moves in Arizona, Missouri, and Kentucky, are aimed at restricting flexibility to implement the federal law at the state level.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The variation across states shows that there is flexibility in design — but not disagreement about whether readiness belongs in accountability.—
Jessica Handy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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