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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
But Goldman says that resilience has a clear explanation — and an expiration date.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Rather than predicting every attack, adopting a prevention-first mindset builds stronger protection so incidents can be avoided while schools build resilience.
—Ryan Grant, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Hof developed the method after his first wife’s death in 1995, reportedly using cold exposure and breathwork to process grief and rebuild physiological resilience.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Chicago’s identity has always been rooted in resilience and belonging.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Rather than predicting every attack, adopting a prevention-first mindset builds stronger protection so incidents can be avoided while schools build resilience.
—Ryan Grant, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Hof developed the method after his first wife’s death in 1995, reportedly using cold exposure and breathwork to process grief and rebuild physiological resilience.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Chicago’s identity has always been rooted in resilience and belonging.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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At the same time, a 12-month clinical trial out of Penn State just confirmed that eating prunes daily can help preserve bone strength in postmenopausal women.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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But strength and resilience aren't just themes in her magazine.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Together, the findings in chimpanzees and bonobos suggest a rudimentary form of syntax, the rules that govern word order in human language and give it flexibility and creativity.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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But now physicists are learning that the two defining features of quantum mechanics, entanglement and magic, correspond to the two defining features of space, its shape and its flexibility.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
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That persistence extends into the present in unexpected ways.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The earth sign is determined to win through persistence, much like the intense relationship between He-Man and Skeletor.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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As complexities increase, that crossroads of simplicity and safety will continue to be a focal point — and tools like those created by CyberFOX will continue to stand out for maintaining ease of use, adaptability, and scalability, all without compromising on strong security.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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In stark contrast to Friday night’s lopsided 6-0 loss, Saturday’s win showcased the kind of adaptability Miami will need to stay afloat as its rotation remains short-handed.—
Tyler Carmona
June 6,
Miami Herald,
7 June 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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It’s made with PDRN, the skin care ingredient of the moment, that helps promote skin renewal, boost elasticity, and give you a glass-like finish.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Improved elasticity and strength.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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