stretchable

adjective

Definition of stretchablenext
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted stretchable gloves stretchable bandages

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Recent Examples of stretchable In this new work, a soft, stretchable mechanochromic material was developed. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Featuring short-sleeves, a V-neck cut, smocked high waist, and wide-leg design, this soft and stretchable jumpsuit provides extreme comfort. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 This cycle is ideal for washing everything from your stretchable leggings to synthetic, silky work blouses. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 The squishy toys are made of a soft, stretchable material and filled with sand. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 The stretchable length of Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün make for entertaining lineups. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026 Before these displays can come to market, however, stability issues inherent to all stretchable OLEDs need to be solved, Wang says. — Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchable
  1. flexible
  2. stretch
  3. plastic
  4. stretchy
  5. elastic
Adjective
  • Goldener Hirsch has a residence rental program that is extremely family-friendly with flexible sleeping arrangements, welcome kits for the kiddos, and babysitting services.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As Chinese politics regress, such flexible problem solving is giving way to rigid orthodoxy.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Intentionally redistribute work, rotate stretch responsibilities and check capacity before adding more.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The garment, titled the Mermaid Bi Dress, was form-fitted and crafted out of what appeared to be leather and a sheer stretch fabric.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • Crew rolled gear in plastic bins to a nearby empty storefront.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lu added that they would eventually be draped in real greenery, not the plastic version.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • Miu Miu’s stretchy bralettes, meanwhile, put a sporty twist on the trend (see Gigi Hadid’s runway look).
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
  • They’re made of a surprisingly stretchy material, but feature a high waist and pleated pockets for a polished, effortless look.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretchy
Adjective
  • Your eldest daughter was born in Trappes, your youngest in Los Angeles—that pretty much sums up this life, almost elastic.
    — Baptiste Mandrillon, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The film suggests the number is elastic, from several to a dozen to as high as 500 people who were deemed permissible collateral damage, according to Israeli military personnel interviewed in the doc.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of elastic

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“Stretchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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