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
Either because of its simplicity or its malleability, Americans consume them by the billions.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
That malleability has been really valuable to learn in all parts of my life.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 20 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the Repair Care Complex contains a moisturizing blend of glycerin, sunflower seed oil, and sodium lactate, a salt derived from lactic acid that promotes hydration and malleability.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
That would require a certain malleability and self-confidence, potentially aided by a hefty contract extension for the coach.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
That malleability has been really valuable to learn in all parts of my life.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 20 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the Repair Care Complex contains a moisturizing blend of glycerin, sunflower seed oil, and sodium lactate, a salt derived from lactic acid that promotes hydration and malleability.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
That would require a certain malleability and self-confidence, potentially aided by a hefty contract extension for the coach.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for malleability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malleability
plasticity
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They are involved in the formation, function, and elimination of synapses, the regulation of brain chemistry, and even influence synaptic plasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and change over time.—
Paul McClure
May 14,
New Atlas,
14 May 2025
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This occurs thanks to hippocampal plasticity, which allows our brains to adapt and grow.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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