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
The stretchable length of Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün make for entertaining lineups.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of building electronics on a fiber, the team decided to start flat by creating a stretchable polymer sheet.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 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
Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Byrne the actor turns out to be stretchable in the best sense; her performance is a marvel of tragicomic elasticity.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Many will utilize stretchable fabric that allows for a full range of motion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Pascal, who starred in the Marvel movie of the summer as stretchable man Reed Richards, joins costars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in goofing off on set.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of building electronics on a fiber, the team decided to start flat by creating a stretchable polymer sheet.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 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
Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Byrne the actor turns out to be stretchable in the best sense; her performance is a marvel of tragicomic elasticity.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Many will utilize stretchable fabric that allows for a full range of motion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Pascal, who starred in the Marvel movie of the summer as stretchable man Reed Richards, joins costars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in goofing off on set.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchable
Adjective
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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There was his stretch routine outside of the visitors locker room with an hour to go before game time.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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This Dad Jean cut is especially good, bridging the gap between relaxed and tapered with a straight-leg silhouette and non-stretch denim.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Smaller version of the quakes at home Think of a plastic water bottle filled to the rim with the cap firmly screwed on.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lab and greenhouse studies show that plastic particles can affect earthworms and microbes and, in some cases, reduce seed germination, root growth, and nutrient uptake.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The two functional pockets, two faux pockets, and a faux front-zipper enclosure make these comfortable, stretchy pants appear more structured, like classic trousers.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The knit fabric is stretchy and lightweight, but still provides warmth for transitional weather.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The leather-and-elastic combo is sophisticated but offers enough stretch to wear it higher on your waist with a dress or over a winter coat—a sleek alternative to a traditional, robe-style tie belt.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Available in three versatile washes and sizes 4 to 18, these stylish bottoms have an elastic drawstring waist and functional pockets to hold your belongings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Stretchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchable. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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