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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
Conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson also reads a sense of triumph in the work—as well as one of resilience.
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Olivia Giovetti, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
For parents, this is a reminder that helping kids tell their own stories with a sense of choice and authorship, whether about a playground conflict or a family move, can plant seeds of resilience.
—J. David Creswell, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2025
In these ways, his technical leadership directly contributes to national priorities on sustainability and resilience.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
The charity works to empower young people in Lesotho and Botswana, including those living with HIV/AIDS, by offering healthcare, education, vocational training, climate resilience and life skills as a support.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Giovetti, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
For parents, this is a reminder that helping kids tell their own stories with a sense of choice and authorship, whether about a playground conflict or a family move, can plant seeds of resilience.
—J. David Creswell, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2025
In these ways, his technical leadership directly contributes to national priorities on sustainability and resilience.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
The charity works to empower young people in Lesotho and Botswana, including those living with HIV/AIDS, by offering healthcare, education, vocational training, climate resilience and life skills as a support.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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Europe’s traditionally weaker economies have outperformed the core countries in recent years, and now nations like Spain, Italy, and Portugal as well as Greece can borrow at the same costs as France and Germany, a sign both of their strength and the European giants’ weakness.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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It de-risks adoption, preserves momentum, and unlocks the distinctly human strengths AI can’t replicate.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While cost is a primary consideration for payers, lack of persistence on GLP-1s is another reason for hesitance to reimburse weight loss drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 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
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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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Reid’s best songs have an elasticity and sense of surprise and logic all their own.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The overnight mask uses four key ingredients to help produce a glowy complexion, including ceramide NP for hydration, collagen extract to assist with skin elasticity, adenosine to minimize fine lines, and niacinamide, which helps even skin tone.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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