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as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
a dome tent outfitted with supple fiberglass tent poles
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as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
shoes made from supple leather
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Recent Examples of supple
Dry, chapped lips aren’t just an issue in the winter, so this leave-on lip mask is a nourishing treatment that keeps your lips soft and supple year-round.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Listen to the supple bass line, which dances throughout the song as its own character.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Elegant and silky on the palate, the wine balances bright red fruit with supple texture and fresh acidity.
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Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Grandmothers and moms on Amazon are raving about the $15 drugstore find, crediting it with smoother, more supple skin all over.
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Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for supple
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Listen to the supple bass line, which dances throughout the song as its own character.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Elegant and silky on the palate, the wine balances bright red fruit with supple texture and fresh acidity.
—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Grandmothers and moms on Amazon are raving about the $15 drugstore find, crediting it with smoother, more supple skin all over.
—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for supple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supple
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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The oil market is incredibly complex and significantly more flexible than even the most knowledgeable experts anticipated.
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The halter dress was crafted with stretch silk with a sleek column silhouette complemented by a halter neckline and an open back.
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The Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans have a high-rise waist that’s right on trend, along with a leg-lengthening inseam and non-stretch denim that breaks in beautifully.
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The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.
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To accomplish this, place the pit in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel.
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It is usually made of plastic or composite material, though some are metal like your VW.
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.
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Paraguay scored early, then lost Miguel Almiron to a red card for covering his mouth — a first — but remained resilient enough to bounce back.
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While governments face pressure to invest in adaptation measures, from cooling centers to heat-resilient infrastructure, experts warn that such steps risk addressing the symptoms rather than the cause.
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But their game model is certainly less pliable to tournaments where teams have time to build attacking chemistry.
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Their once pliable playthings are now embalmed, lifeless.
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The elastic waistband provides a comfortable fit that feels much better than other trousers that hug or dig into your sides.
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This style has an elastic waistband with lettuce edges for a more elegant look.
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“Supple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supple. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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