pliableness

Definition of pliablenessnext

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Noun
  • But in software engineering, there’s a bit more pliability with the permissions granted to an AI agent, because there’s a validation layer to check and correct any errors those autonomous systems could generate.
    John Kell, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Look at the crowns, check the twigs for buds and pliability, and brush away a bit of soil to look at the roots.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The goal is to identify alloys that maintain the high melting temperature of tungsten while improving its ductility for practical use.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
  • Quantum annealing: This term is borrowed from annealing, a process that uses heat to alter the physical or chemical properties of a metal, glass, or plastic film to increase ductility and reduce hardness.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • For instance, sunflower oil—which contains linoleic acid, a lipid similar to our skin’s own sebum, delivers suppleness on contact.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • As estrogen and progesterone levels decrease, the skin loses suppleness and elasticity, resulting in drier, less-bouncy skin that is more susceptible to signs of aging.
    Iyana Robertson, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In surrendering to remoteness and distance—what can’t be seen or decided, whether because of memory’s pliancy or people’s opacity—the show birthed something new, or seemed to.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The leave-in Hair Dew brings pliancy to hair, and a good pick for thirsty strands is the What the Hemp deep moisture mask, which deeply moisturizes but feels light as air.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • While traditional varieties may struggle with disease resistance and climate adaptability, many new cultivars offer solutions, combining nostalgia with the resilience needed to flourish in today's conditions.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The future of work requires critical thinking, creativity and adaptability.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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“Pliableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pliableness. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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