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
And that is called brain plasticity, which involves our brain’s capacity to develop new neural pathways.
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Helen Dennis, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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
This specific ability to construct and manipulate symbols reflects the cognitive plasticity that enabled Homo sapiens to adapt and thrive, as per IFLScience.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Neurogenesis, which is the birth and survival of new neurons, enhances brain plasticity — the ability of the brain to repair itself to maintain good cognitive function in the face of injury and the process of aging.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
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Helen Dennis, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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
This specific ability to construct and manipulate symbols reflects the cognitive plasticity that enabled Homo sapiens to adapt and thrive, as per IFLScience.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Neurogenesis, which is the birth and survival of new neurons, enhances brain plasticity — the ability of the brain to repair itself to maintain good cognitive function in the face of injury and the process of aging.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plasticity
Noun
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Even after his death, this malleability lives on in clips of Kirk commenting on current events.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Through lengthy monologues, intense fight sequences, and the relentless malleability of both his body and voice, Brody vividly portrays Yarris from a small child to a middle-aged man.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The foul trouble — and the flexibility of using smaller defenders — led to 76ers head coach Nick Nurse calling on Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow for extended minutes throughout Game 2.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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These women’s basketball shorts offer a balance between loose and snug for optimal fit and flexibility.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Plasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasticity. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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