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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
This is a major increase in heat resilience compared to conventional film membranes.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Nature, if given the proper care, has great resilience.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Amid inflation, geopolitical tension, and rapid technological change, the Summit will surface the ideas, policies, and market shifts shaping the next chapter of global resilience and growth.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
So a lot of my songs are about resilience and rolling your sleeves up and things like that.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Nature, if given the proper care, has great resilience.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Amid inflation, geopolitical tension, and rapid technological change, the Summit will surface the ideas, policies, and market shifts shaping the next chapter of global resilience and growth.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
So a lot of my songs are about resilience and rolling your sleeves up and things like that.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
Noun
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Linebacker Zaire Franklin could not care less about the Colts’ strength of schedule.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Another important strength of the category may look at first like a contradiction.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With its mix of competitive races, cooperative party games, and the flexibility to play on the TV or in handheld mode, the Switch 2 turns screen time into quality family time.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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These are the kinds of turning points that make flexibility essential.—
Hillary Stalker,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Overwintering dahlias as perennials takes patience, persistence, and a little bit of trial and error.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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The persistence of this military alliance can best be explained by a lack of alternative Atlanticist structures.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ryan Roslansky has cautioned that instead of chasing candidates with Ivy League degrees, employers will be on the hunt for AI-savvy talent with the adaptability to keep up with the new ways of working.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Carbon capture challenges Hiegel explained that carbon capture remains hindered by high energy demands, poor flexibility with industrial loads, costly infrastructure requirements, and health and safety risks from degrading chemicals, all of which slow its adaptability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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This is a gentle fractional laser treatment that works by creating micro zones of heat in the skin, benefiting the complexion while boosting elasticity.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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In addition to its technical performance attributes—including lightness, durability and elasticity comparable to virgin polyamide—Q-Cycle has a lower environmental impact, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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