resilience

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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 By embedding clear exposure rules across futures, stocks, and crypto, the company frames discipline as the foundation of long-term resilience. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025 Beyond runways and resorts, that revenue is funding a new future — one rooted in digital infrastructure, electronics manufacturing and cybersecurity resilience. Alberto Piantini, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 Her love for coming-of-age stories — especially those centered on identity and resilience — became a hallmark of her work. Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025 Tel Aviv activists hold silent vigils mourning Gaza’s children, confronting public hostility with quiet resilience. Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resilience
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Noun
  • In a struggle that eventually leads to Jayson holding Maeve hostage outside, Grasso musters strength and shoots Jayson in the head, in a small act of vengeance for Lizzie.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Meantime, continued strength at LongHorn has been driven by improving taste, service and quality metrics, per the analyst.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • The flip side to Marner’s exit is that the Leafs have cap flexibility and intend to take a swing with it.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Created by scientists at the University of Bristol and Queen Mary University of London, this soft, jelly-like humanoid gymnast showcases unprecedented flexibility in motion and form.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Robeson’s persistence against state harassment illustrated how resistance to civil liberties violations can protect and preserve basic citizenship rights, including the right to travel.
    Time, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Ellis’s recognition has grown in recent years, thanks to the care of his friend Allen Frame and to the persistence of those who refused to let his images disappear.
    Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • Chemistry, accountbailtity, and adaptability must take precedent before the season slips away.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • For Spring/Summer 2027, collections reflect a dynamic blend of trend responsiveness, technical versatility, and thoughtful design—proving that adaptability is the new standard in denim.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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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
  • 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 jelly mask also has collagen to help hydrate and boost skin elasticity.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The concept is offered across a wide range of elasticity levels, from rigid to comfort and super stretch.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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