1
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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
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.
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share