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as in strength
the ability to withstand or adjust to challenges
Her resilience shined in her willingness to accept the failure as a valuable learning experience. We were impressed by his resilience and optimism throughout his battle with cancer.
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as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber is a favorite material for dog toys thanks to its strong resilience. Palm trees have evolved to show strong resilience in the face of tropical storms.
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Recent Examples of resilience
Ukraine’s resilience shows how wrong those predictions can be.
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Jeanne Shaheen, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2026
The film foregrounds resilience but also survivor’s guilt.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
For Ukrainians, Russian bodies are symbols of resilience, of reclaiming territory and saving other Ukrainians’ lives.
—Hanlu Zhang, Artforum, 10 Mar. 2026
The reader shares Pierre’s wonder at the old peasant’s resilience.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Jeanne Shaheen, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2026
The film foregrounds resilience but also survivor’s guilt.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
For Ukrainians, Russian bodies are symbols of resilience, of reclaiming territory and saving other Ukrainians’ lives.
—Hanlu Zhang, Artforum, 10 Mar. 2026
The reader shares Pierre’s wonder at the old peasant’s resilience.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Before starting a new exercise program, Culbertson advised seeing a doctor or a physical therapist to make sure there’s nothing neurological causing your loss of grip strength.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
12 Mar. 2026
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Today’s most successful workspaces balance comfort, flexibility and visual beauty.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, factors like flexibility, strength, and range of motion weren’t accounted for in the results.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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The persistence of such moves has affected the country's tourism industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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About two weeks after the couple’s trip took its unexpected turn, their persistence appears to have paid off.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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The seat is height-adjustable, combining comfort with adaptability for different riders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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When authorities raided and destroyed parts of KK Park, operators had already moved their operations elsewhere, illustrating the adaptability and mobility of the scam networks.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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The first step replenishes skin’s water levels, and the second protects it—a combination that improves elasticity, calms inflammation, and strengthens barrier integrity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Still, some evidence suggests estrogen creams may improve skin elasticity, hydration, and thickness.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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