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
The merino wool blend interior feels like fleece and hugs my thighs, making the interaction feel more organic than like a stretchy synthetic.
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Joe Jackson, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The straps and upper material are stretchy and soft against the skin, while the supportive insoles will keep your feet amply supported.
—Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The fold-over waistband is stretchy for all-day comfort, and it’s made of the same soft jersey fabric as the main length of the skirt.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The knit fabric is stretchy and lightweight, but still provides warmth for transitional weather.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Power mesh, the stretchy fabric often found in activewear, shapewear, and leotards.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Joe Jackson, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The straps and upper material are stretchy and soft against the skin, while the supportive insoles will keep your feet amply supported.
—Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The fold-over waistband is stretchy for all-day comfort, and it’s made of the same soft jersey fabric as the main length of the skirt.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The knit fabric is stretchy and lightweight, but still provides warmth for transitional weather.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Power mesh, the stretchy fabric often found in activewear, shapewear, and leotards.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchy
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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Many of my favorite meals have been eaten at rickety tables, with tissue-thin paper napkins, flimsy plastic forks, and not so much as a whisper of air-conditioning.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even plastic bags get woven into sleeping mats for residents who may be sleeping outside or don’t have a bed.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The large, flat-front elastic waistband has an adjustable drawstring for maximum comfort, while the front and back pockets keep essentials close and your hands free.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The result is dryer and less elastic skin.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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According to the team, the new spray reacts with blood to turn it into a soft, rubbery gel in less than a second.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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For blackout curtains, Silverton suggests finishing by using a dry microfiber cloth to clean the rubbery backing.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Stretchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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