as in malleability
the quality or state of being easily molded
we chose that type of clay for its greater plasticity
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Recent Examples of plasticity
Connecting his own daily habits to the rhythms of the natural world, Thoreau had discovered the plasticity of time.
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Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
Once stripped of that logic, images recover their vitality, their plasticity, their beauty.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Regular physical activity reduces inflammation, supports brain plasticity (the ability to adapt and create new or stronger neural connections), and improves memory, said Kaiser.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
This happens, in part, because alcohol causes changes in the brain (called plasticity).
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
Once stripped of that logic, images recover their vitality, their plasticity, their beauty.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Regular physical activity reduces inflammation, supports brain plasticity (the ability to adapt and create new or stronger neural connections), and improves memory, said Kaiser.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
This happens, in part, because alcohol causes changes in the brain (called plasticity).
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plasticity
Noun
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This latest research is evidence of the brain’s malleability, and Pauldurai recommends thinking of the organ like a lump of clay.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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So there's a lot more malleability towards what stories should drive the season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’ll be more lineup flexibility when catcher Sean Murphy is healthy.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over time, arteries can lose flexibility, the inner lining becomes less responsive, and plaque can build up from cholesterol and inflammation.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Plasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasticity. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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