stretchy

adjective

Definition of stretchynext
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 Nothing hits quite like a pair of $39 Levi’s jeans, and this perfectly stretchy, dark-wash option is just what the doctor ordered. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026 The long-sleeve mock-neck top and wide-leg pull-on pants are made from a lightweight, stretchy polyester-rayon blend with a soft, drapey feel, and the pants have side pockets. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 Also not to be missed, these now-$20 wide-leg pants have a stretchy waistband — a saving grace on long travel days. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The interior pockets are stretchy instead of just a slip, which keeps things more contained, and there’s an interior water bottle pocket that even has a cutout for a handle. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Grabbing an adventure-proof Bluetooth speaker equipped with a stretchy silicone mount, multi-speaker Auracast pairing, and genuine drop protection under $45 is a rare find. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 The undergarment was created by James Nguyen in tandem with Alexander Cole and features blue and red accents on the stretchy waistband. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchy
  1. flexible
  2. stretch
  3. plastic
  4. elastic
  5. stretchable
  6. rubbery
Adjective
  • Researchers fabricated the devices on 4-inch wafers as well as flexible substrates, potentially making the architecture suitable for electronics that need to conform to non-flat surfaces.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The building was collaboratively designed by architecture firms SmithGroup and G&A, and creates more flexible spaces for exhibitions, research, and public interaction.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • Choose from 20 colors and patterns, each with an elastic waistband, deep pockets, and tulip hems.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than forcing you to adapt to a permanently stitched grid of elastic loops, the M3 utilizes heavy-duty, modular pages.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of stretchable
Adjective
  • In a particularly Ethan Hunt-ish twist, the actor wears a rubbery disguise—a potbellied suit, a scraggly gray comb-over, and a smattering of old-guy makeup.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
  • If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rubbery

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“Stretchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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