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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
The women especially faced intense hardship, but showed tremendous resilience in trying to keep their families clean, fed, and healthy.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
Cleveland, Ohio, is an American city rich in history, art, and an undeniable sense of resilience.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
AmCham China — represented by President Michael Hart at the meeting with Li — said the discussions focused on opportunities to strengthen supply chain resilience and expand bilateral and multilateral engagement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 25 Nov. 2024
The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
Cleveland, Ohio, is an American city rich in history, art, and an undeniable sense of resilience.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
AmCham China — represented by President Michael Hart at the meeting with Li — said the discussions focused on opportunities to strengthen supply chain resilience and expand bilateral and multilateral engagement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 25 Nov. 2024
The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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For Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strength is everything.Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Both trends play to Morgan Stanley’s strength in investment banking.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Experts pin our collective fascination on the usual suspects: selfie culture, the persistence of Zoom, and the popularization of procedures aimed at improving the geometry of our jawlines.Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps one of the most striking aspects of this unique election is the persistence of Trump's campaign, despite the former president facing numerous legal obstacles while campaigning for the White House.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2020
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The serum triggers natural collagen production, improves hydration and prevents transepidermal moisture loss, boosts elasticity and firmness, and reduces hyperpigmentation and sagging.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Hydrolyzed rice protein and panthenol are added to provide hydration, boost elasticity, and leave hair soft and manageable.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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