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
Neither a great student nor an athlete like his dad, Bobby was defined to some extent by his old-soul precociousness (this is a kid whose sense of humor comes straight out of vaudeville), but even more so by his middle-school malleability.
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Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
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
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
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Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malleability
Noun
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This happens, in part, because alcohol causes changes in the brain (called plasticity).—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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That body had a magical suppleness, a plasticity that was rarely seen in a dancer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The treatment does not compromise tensile strength and tends to improve the material’s flexibility, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Use the ZIP code tool below to compare prepaid and pay-as-you-go internet options available in your area and see which plans offer the best mix of price, speed and flexibility.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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