RUBBERLIKE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

rubberlike

adjective

ˈrə-bər-ˌlīk

Definition of rubberlike

as in flexible

able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted a rubberlike material that is used for household products

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This collaborative work delivers a new chemical strategy for fabricating high-performance flexible perovskite modules in China.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Faster decisions and more flexible production can let brands commit to holding less stock, replenish the hits that sell, and avoid some of the markdowns and unsold inventory that are routinely baked into seasonal forecasting.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

If he — or any center — is sidelined for any stretch again, the Bulls will rely heavily on Smith as a stretch big man who can cover a lot of ground on both ends of the court.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
The synthetic hand has learned to split silk strands, thread a needle, stretch fabric across a frame, and stitch, following a craft with more than 2,500 years of history.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of stretch

Adjective

Along with potentially leeching microplastics into your food, plastic food storage containers absorb stains, odors, and flavors, and many require careful hand-washing to prevent them from warping.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
This velvet travel case is a much more efficient alternative to tossing jewelry into a plastic baggie on trips.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

Slithering for gut health With the snake inspiration in mind, the team built a soft, rubbery robot with a hollow body.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Fun comes naturally to the Avalanches, but, as all those rubbery boings and zaps and fizzing spouts of soda pop will attest, the group has never sounded quite this zany.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of rubbery

Adjective

Clear compartments make finding her favorite products easy, elastic straps keep bottles upright, and the wide zippered opening saves her from digging through a messy bag in a tiny hotel bathroom.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
The tissues can become thinner, drier, less elastic and more vulnerable to irritation.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

The silky-soft, stretchy fabric feels like pajamas but looks put together enough for travel days, coffee runs, or work-from-home days.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
This machine-washable, stretchy silk style was practically made for elevated outings and needs minimal accessorizing.

— Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stretchy

Adjective

Companies most exposed to AI underperformed the most AI-resilient cohort by approximately 26 percentage points in the measured window.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
Named for the sleek, resilient seabird that nests along these subpolar cliffs (and situated right along the 55th parallel south), the property’s goal is to upend the prelude to polar travel completely.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of resilient

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