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How does the adjective springy contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of springy are elastic, flexible, resilient, and supple. While all these words mean "able to endure strain without being permanently injured," springy stresses both the ease with which something yields to pressure and the quickness of its return to original shape.

the cake is done when the top is springy

When is it sensible to use elastic instead of springy?

In some situations, the words elastic and springy are roughly equivalent. However, elastic implies the property of resisting deformation by stretching.

an elastic waistband

When would flexible be a good substitute for springy?

The words flexible and springy can be used in similar contexts, but flexible applies to something which may or may not be resilient or elastic but which can be bent or folded without breaking.

flexible plastic tubing

In what contexts can resilient take the place of springy?

While the synonyms resilient and springy are close in meaning, resilient implies the ability to recover shape quickly when the deforming force or pressure is removed.

a resilient innersole

When is supple a more appropriate choice than springy?

The synonyms supple and springy are sometimes interchangeable, but supple applies to something that can be readily bent, twisted, or folded without any sign of injury.

supple leather

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springy
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  • There’s no question that the younger generation has brought their own approach to office life—prioritizing mental health, flexible scheduling, and work-life balance—and are even getting fired for not knowing how to act workplace-appropriate.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
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    Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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    New York Times, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Each pair is hand-made in a super sheer, stretch mesh, and elastic side straps, and retails for $32.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • The 16-track project finds Soulja experimenting with fresh sounds — from that West Coast bass to more energetic beats — all while staying true to the essence that built his legacy.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2025
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    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
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    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The animated session felt less like a demonstration and more like a homecoming.
    Essence, Essence, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • Overmixing the batter will develop gluten, which can cause the cake to become more rubbery, and less tender.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the movie's kinetic animation and Ichabod's rubbery physicality playfully contrast with the truly frightening Horseman and his flaming pumpkin.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
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    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
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    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Springy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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