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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The study adds to the literature showing that alcohol has detrimental effects on synaptic transmission, synaptic function, synaptic plasticity, and overall behavior by altering neurotransmitter release, receptor signaling, and gene expression in the brain.—
Christopher Gardner,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Beige fat and metabolic plasticity Adding further complexity to fat’s role in weight loss are beige fat cells.—
Claudio Villanueva,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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