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 That malleability for one silhouette to translate across several cultures—is what ultimately inspired his approach to this new line. Okla Jones, Essence, 20 June 2025 Ultimately, Armas’ malleability signals increased trust in depth pieces, like 2023 Rapids MVP Connor Ronan and second-year Trinidad and Tobago international Wayne Frederick, both of whom started Wednesday night. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 May 2025 Either because of its simplicity or its malleability, Americans consume them by the billions. Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025 The malleability study also discounts MtGox’s claim that malleability attacks were responsible for the loss of 850,000 bitcoins. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Nov. 2015 See All Example Sentences for malleability
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Noun
  • That body had a magical suppleness, a plasticity that was rarely seen in a dancer.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Pathways involved in synaptic plasticity, circadian rhythm, and fatty acid metabolism were disrupted.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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  • When to Go One of the biggest perks of the multi-moon is the flexibility.
    Jim Augerinos, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Co-ops, also known as community based self-insurance, can offer lower premiums and more flexibility, Caplan said.
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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