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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
Fritzie survived — a story of brutality, of profound bravery, of desperate kindness and of the unyielding resilience that carried her into a life devoted to remembrance and education.
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Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
According to a decade’s worth of research, our resilience is fortified in the depth and support of our relationships.
—CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The partnership will focus on improving the robot’s adaptability, resilience, and mission execution capabilities, with the long-term goal of enabling PM01 to operate independently during complex space tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Their ability to adapt, lead by example and maintain resilience in challenging situations are key qualities that drive success and inspire loyalty.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
According to a decade’s worth of research, our resilience is fortified in the depth and support of our relationships.
—CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The partnership will focus on improving the robot’s adaptability, resilience, and mission execution capabilities, with the long-term goal of enabling PM01 to operate independently during complex space tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Their ability to adapt, lead by example and maintain resilience in challenging situations are key qualities that drive success and inspire loyalty.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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The relative strength index, or RSI, is a technical indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price moves.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The research relied on metrics covering loneliness, depressive symptoms, memory, and grip strength to gauge physical health.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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This flexibility allows designers to combine multiple functions in a single microscopic system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its power derives from accessibility and flexibility.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But at this point, the trend’s persistence and the thirst with which its products are consumed suggest a more profound connection between these stories and their audience.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Transferable soft skills such as problem-solving, and persistence, collaboration and empathy, fast become the tools with which to succeed.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This adaptability is now threatening the drug artemisinin, the backbone of global malaria treatment, which is starting to fail in parts of Africa and Southeast Asia.—
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Doorway clearance, tight corners, stairs, and elevators can limit the use of larger, structured furniture; the modular configuration enhances mobility and adaptability.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 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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Payton operates with a similar philosophy, having shown elasticity in embracing analytics, rest and recovery methods and modern technology.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Adenosine and collagen smooth and boost elasticity, giving tired eyes a lifted, refreshed look.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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