as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
mozzarella is a rubbery cheese known to every pizza lover
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Recent Examples of rubbery
The bagel was salty, soft, chewy with a nice crust and not rubbery.
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Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The era of shaky sets, rubbery costumes, and crude models has now largely made way for photorealistic computer renderings, digital studio environments, and realtime CGI prosthetics, and science fiction productions now feel incredibly immersive, well resolved, and believable.
—Nick Foster
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
There's a rubbery foot to the bottom of the cylinder that rotates on a ring over 88 degrees and works with a flatter strip to the top so that the unit can be placed at different upthrow angles, and stay where it's put.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
There is always an antidote or a rubbery mask to thwart the same evildoers.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
The era of shaky sets, rubbery costumes, and crude models has now largely made way for photorealistic computer renderings, digital studio environments, and realtime CGI prosthetics, and science fiction productions now feel incredibly immersive, well resolved, and believable.
—Nick Foster
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
There's a rubbery foot to the bottom of the cylinder that rotates on a ring over 88 degrees and works with a flatter strip to the top so that the unit can be placed at different upthrow angles, and stay where it's put.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
There is always an antidote or a rubbery mask to thwart the same evildoers.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rubbery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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Made out of non-stretch organic cotton, the jeans are finished with gold contrast stitching and equipped with a classic five-pocket design that’s not only visually appealing but also practical (providing ample space for storing your lip gloss tubes and phone).—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Two years ago, the Foundation set a stretch goal to raise half of its revenue inside India through CSR; the team reached it in two years.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plastic is made of petrochemicals, and petrochemical companies are increasing their plastic outputs to make up for lower sales of oil and gas.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cover the area with a layer of clear plastic sheeting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The vacuum's flexible neck made cleaning under chairs, the couch, and around tight corners simple.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mini muffins and cupcakes are a classic, and this flexible silicone pan makes a convenient option for batch baking.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ultra-wide, crossover waistband accentuates the waist while the stretchy, supportive fabric provides a smoothing effect on the midsection.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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They’re even made with a subtly stretchy denim blend for comfort.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The waistband is also elastic in the back, which contributes to their comfort.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Yield strength describes the point at which a material permanently deforms under stress, marking the boundary between elastic flexibility and structural failure – crucial for engineers designing load-bearing structures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Such devices must be thin and resilient, capable of working where rigid materials fail.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kraft said her playstyle is gritty, confident and resilient.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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