as in plastic
capable of being easily molded or modeled
as the clay dries out, it becomes less and less moldable
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Recent Examples of moldable
The Dolphins have three moldable pieces of clay in Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Using an Analog Rytm saturator and a few choice plug-ins, Luke Fenton approaches sung snippets like wet clay, endlessly moldable with a little osmosis.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Teams that trust their O-line coaching will see a moldable body here.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Freeling would be a moldable piece for offensive line coach Joe Gilbert to work with over the next few years.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
She’s even been known to use some of its water to transform soil into moldable clay.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The two are combined to form a moldable substance which can be applied and shaped over the natural nail, extended to sculpt, or applied over a tip.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Fast-forward to 2026, and Poliderakis has sold his interest in the product, which has become a 100% Merino wool balaclava known as the Stratus … and the SureFit model works with glasses, thanks to a moldable nose bridge!
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
With a true 101-millimeter last, the GT delivers a snug, heat-moldable fit that opens for comfort, while the extended toebox keeps toes warm all day without feeling loose.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Using an Analog Rytm saturator and a few choice plug-ins, Luke Fenton approaches sung snippets like wet clay, endlessly moldable with a little osmosis.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Teams that trust their O-line coaching will see a moldable body here.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Freeling would be a moldable piece for offensive line coach Joe Gilbert to work with over the next few years.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
She’s even been known to use some of its water to transform soil into moldable clay.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The two are combined to form a moldable substance which can be applied and shaped over the natural nail, extended to sculpt, or applied over a tip.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Fast-forward to 2026, and Poliderakis has sold his interest in the product, which has become a 100% Merino wool balaclava known as the Stratus … and the SureFit model works with glasses, thanks to a moldable nose bridge!
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
With a true 101-millimeter last, the GT delivers a snug, heat-moldable fit that opens for comfort, while the extended toebox keeps toes warm all day without feeling loose.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldable
Adjective
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To clean it, pour enough vinegar into a plastic bag so the shower head will be submerged once inside.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Created in partnership with National Geographic CreativeWorks, the mini documentaries brought the A-list ambassadors to Norway, Japan, Hawaii and Mexico to witness the effects of global warming, overfishing and plastic marine pollution.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The partnership aims to narrow the gap between human and robotic dexterity, enabling more adaptable, productive and safer automation systems for industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Moldable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldable. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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