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Recent Examples of suppleness
In 2017, Fowler recalled the suppleness of Palmer’s strong hands around Seminole’s tricky greens.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
The formula is petroleum-free and powered by ultra-refined lanolin (an ingredient that mimic the skin’s own lipids) that helps replenish the barrier, soften rough patches, and restore suppleness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The complex leather stitching, the suppleness of the hide, and the tasteful integration of carbon-fiber trim lends the cabin a feeling of specialness.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Once dry, apply a thin layer of leather conditioner to maintain suppleness.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Camelina, rosehip, sunflower, and sea buckthorn oils add omega fatty acids and antioxidants to support elasticity and suppleness, while vitamin E provides an extra layer of antioxidant protection for skin that’s feeling thin or dry.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The suppleness of the band softens Williams’ tales of despair, transforming them into songs of solace, not outrage.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
The supporting cast is populated with adenosine, olives, argan oil, and more ingredients that contribute to its redness-neutralizing, wrinkle-smoothing, and suppleness-enhancing benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Locals refer to East River and West River, and the wetness and moisture of the Great Lakes and Mississippi basin—its thick canopy of trees, its suppleness—cedes to an aridity and expansiveness that bears its own harsh beauty.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
The formula is petroleum-free and powered by ultra-refined lanolin (an ingredient that mimic the skin’s own lipids) that helps replenish the barrier, soften rough patches, and restore suppleness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The complex leather stitching, the suppleness of the hide, and the tasteful integration of carbon-fiber trim lends the cabin a feeling of specialness.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Once dry, apply a thin layer of leather conditioner to maintain suppleness.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Camelina, rosehip, sunflower, and sea buckthorn oils add omega fatty acids and antioxidants to support elasticity and suppleness, while vitamin E provides an extra layer of antioxidant protection for skin that’s feeling thin or dry.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The suppleness of the band softens Williams’ tales of despair, transforming them into songs of solace, not outrage.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
The supporting cast is populated with adenosine, olives, argan oil, and more ingredients that contribute to its redness-neutralizing, wrinkle-smoothing, and suppleness-enhancing benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Locals refer to East River and West River, and the wetness and moisture of the Great Lakes and Mississippi basin—its thick canopy of trees, its suppleness—cedes to an aridity and expansiveness that bears its own harsh beauty.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppleness
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Befitting a figure who embodied the sinuous ubiquity and pliability of financial capital, Epstein’s network of contacts crossed political as well as geographic boundaries.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Popsugar challenge has the benefit of pliability.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In surrendering to remoteness and distance—what can’t be seen or decided, whether because of memory’s pliancy or people’s opacity—the show birthed something new, or seemed to.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2023
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The leave-in Hair Dew brings pliancy to hair, and a good pick for thirsty strands is the What the Hemp deep moisture mask, which deeply moisturizes but feels light as air.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Despite rigorous quality control, ductility dip cracking (DDC) remains a persistent issue.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Quantum annealing: This term is borrowed from annealing, a process that uses heat to alter the physical or chemical properties of a metal, glass, or plastic film to increase ductility and reduce hardness.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The Embrace Series Insoles are crafted to mimic the cloud-like feel of memory foam without flattening over time, working to maintain continuous adaptability while rebounding with each step.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Education was broken, and computers could provide adaptability to students’ differing learning needs and with knowledge at their fingertips, students could be empowered to learn all by themselves.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pracaxi oil, andiroba oil, niacinamide, allantoin, hyaluronic acid, and an Amazonian tree extract give this antioxidant, reparative, anti-inflammatory, collagen-producing, wrinkle-filling, and elasticity-improving benefits.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the study, a manuscript published online in January in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, researchers found that collagen’s effects on elasticity and hydration accumulate gradually, requiring ongoing intake.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Suppleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppleness. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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