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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
All of her guests who’ve slept on them say the sheets are supple and keep them from overheating.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
The other fat used to make a supple dough with great flavor.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Crafted from supple Italian leather that molds to your foot like a second skin, the slip-on style is designed for all-day comfort and long-term wear.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
After an hour post-application, the slight fine lines at the corner of my eyes were gone, my face looked visibly plump, and my skin looked soft and supple.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
The other fat used to make a supple dough with great flavor.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Crafted from supple Italian leather that molds to your foot like a second skin, the slip-on style is designed for all-day comfort and long-term wear.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
After an hour post-application, the slight fine lines at the corner of my eyes were gone, my face looked visibly plump, and my skin looked soft and supple.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supple
Adjective
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Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Tech tutors help seniors with technology, including computers, laptops and smartphones during one-hour sessions at the SSCE computer lab on a flexible schedule.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Posing in a photoshoot on Instagram to promote her new Kylie Cosmetics fragrance Cosmic Intense, Jenner was literally swaddled up in her cocoon-style dress, which appeared to be completely arm-less and feature nothing more than a stretch column of fabric.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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According to our expert, washing denim too often breaks down the fibers more quickly and that is especially true if the jeans have any stretch fibers in them, which many of them do.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Advertisement Rodríguez was not immediately pliant.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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Its root system is aggressive, shallow, and rather pliant, which makes the tree very unstable.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Ebern Designs Slim Laundry Hamper With Lid This sleek hamper looks far better than a traditional plastic basket, and the lid keeps piles of clothes out of sight when guests are over.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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More than two dozen dogs were found deceased in a large pile in plastic bags in the backyard of a home in the Beauregard community of Lee County, Ala.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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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.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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The disparity between resilient consumer spending overall and sluggish performance at Saks Global reflects industrywide pain across department stores, as well as a growing divide between affluent and lower-income shoppers, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2026
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As inflation eroded the purchasing power of the middle class, companies shifted strategies to chase the resilient top 20%.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Once the sticker is warmed up and more pliable, use a plastic paint scraper or credit card to lift the underside and slowly peel it away.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, pliable polymers create a flexible, all-day hold without silicones.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are stepping out in the style, which typically features a rubber sole paired with a more refined upper, often finished with straps, elastic laces, or hook-and-loop closures.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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It’s filled with practical details like a protective hood, lined pockets, elastic cuffs that block wind, and a dual zipper for easier, non-restrictive movement.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Supple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supple. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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