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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
  • Supporting and empowering women leaders is also about creating workplaces that are understanding, flexible and aware of the many responsibilities that women balance across their professional and personal lives, Cole stressed.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Plastic is one of humanity’s most useful, flexible, and inexpensive inventions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Its stretch material lends mobility and a fully relaxed fit, while the full-zipper closure helps block out the elements.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The non-stretch cotton fabric gives them a structured, straight drape, while the classic five-pocket design keeps the style simple enough to dress up or down.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings block about 33% of incoming heat.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On the side streets, small stands sell bad food and plastic trinkets, while a few Travellers, Ireland’s indigenous nomads, work rival fortune-telling franchises.
    — Susan Neiman, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • But many of us may be confused about how to set up and use those stretchy tubes and straps.
    — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Pillowy Japanese mochi and stretchy Turkish ice cream date back centuries.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of stretchy
Adjective
  • Unlike headcount, token costs are elastic, usage-based and variable, even for the same prompt.
    — Hemant Kapadia, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Light enters, and an image is reflected, but one’s consciousness is scaleable, elastic, shrinkable to the space within the glass.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of elastic

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“Stretchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchable. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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