as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
a stretchy hair band
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Recent Examples of stretchy
This set of five mid-rise thongs is designed for yoga and everyday wear, with chafe-resistant flat seams and a stretchy waistband that won’t dig into skin.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Tapata Bootcut Dress Pants These super stretchy Tapata pants come in a variety of colors, including black, charcoal, navy blue, olive, red, white, and even black pinstripe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
This Hanes bralette is made of soft, stretchy material.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, women post photos of themselves in hospital rooms, cradling a baby while donning their stretchy postpartum underwear.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Its puff sleeves add a fun touch to your silhouette, and the elastic waist and bodice are stretchy to move with you throughout the day.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Tapata Bootcut Dress Pants These super stretchy Tapata pants come in a variety of colors, including black, charcoal, navy blue, olive, red, white, and even black pinstripe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
This Hanes bralette is made of soft, stretchy material.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, women post photos of themselves in hospital rooms, cradling a baby while donning their stretchy postpartum underwear.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
Its puff sleeves add a fun touch to your silhouette, and the elastic waist and bodice are stretchy to move with you throughout the day.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchy
Adjective
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Horford brings a stretch presence that can knock down open shots and score to help navigate the non-Curry minutes more comfortably.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The non-stretch jean has a dry indigo wash and features curved legs with an extra seam for structure and oversized back pockets.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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If your schedule is flexible, look at departures on weekdays, especially early and mid-week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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SACs produced from plastic waste showed excellent performance in breaking down diverse micropollutants in water and in boosting clean-energy technologies such as batteries and fuel cells.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The plastic container with seasoning was broken and soiled.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The high-waist fit is supportive, and the elastic waistband stretches to move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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These pull-on style pants also have a faux fly, an elastic waistband, and four functional pockets.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Many will utilize stretchable fabric that allows for a full range of motion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The tomato-oregano intensity wasn’t helped by an unsettling, rubbery texture.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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Here are details on bites of tofu that are unexpectedly delicious, and the rubbery, tasteless blocks that will send you back to the meat department.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Stretchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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