as in flexible
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
Vuori is known for its super-stretchy fabric, and these buttery-soft joggers will keep up with every move.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 May 2026
The wide-leg pants are stretchy and comfortable, while the coordinating short-sleeve top makes the whole look feel intentional.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
These cargo pants are designed with a stretchy drawstring waistband for a personalized fit.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The process involved stenciling all the pattern pieces, pre-staining them, and adding dragon skin silicone, a strong and stretchy mold material, which was painted with glue gel to give it that wet look.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
To get around this problem, researchers have developed a new, stretchy and lightweight material that could shield spacebound tech from electromagnetic and neutron radiation.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 May 2026
The wide-leg pants are stretchy and comfortable, while the coordinating short-sleeve top makes the whole look feel intentional.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
These cargo pants are designed with a stretchy drawstring waistband for a personalized fit.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The process involved stenciling all the pattern pieces, pre-staining them, and adding dragon skin silicone, a strong and stretchy mold material, which was painted with glue gel to give it that wet look.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
To get around this problem, researchers have developed a new, stretchy and lightweight material that could shield spacebound tech from electromagnetic and neutron radiation.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchy
Adjective
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The result highlighted their potential for wearable electronics, lightweight power systems, and flexible solar applications.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The booth combined a UR10e case‑packing cell, Vention’s modular conveyor system for product movement and accumulation and a UR20 palletizer, showing how collaborative robots and modular hardware can create flexible, easy‑to‑deploy packaging lines.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stuff the paper bag with plastic bags or other light materials to help fill and shape it to resemble a wasp nest.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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When this process takes place inside a plastic tub—as required by the directions on the mothball package—the mothball gases are able to accumulate and circulate around the clothing they're intended to protect.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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It’s designed with a collared, V-neckline, front buttons, cuffed short sleeves, and a stretchy, elastic waist that enhances your natural shape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable length of Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün make for entertaining lineups.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bad cotija is hopelessly bland, rubbery and ridiculously salty.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Avoid overmixing pancake batter, which can lead to dense or rubbery pancakes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Stretchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchy. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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