as in pliability
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Recent Examples of suppleness
Grenache and Cinsault offer suppleness and aromatic lift when handled with restraint, while Mourvèdre provides structure without excessive sweetness when grown at altitude.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
For instance, sunflower oil—which contains linoleic acid, a lipid similar to our skin’s own sebum, delivers suppleness on contact.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
As estrogen and progesterone levels decrease, the skin loses suppleness and elasticity, resulting in drier, less-bouncy skin that is more susceptible to signs of aging.
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Iyana Robertson,
Flow Space,
10 Mar. 2026
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.
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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.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 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.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
Once dry, apply a thin layer of leather conditioner to maintain suppleness.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
For instance, sunflower oil—which contains linoleic acid, a lipid similar to our skin’s own sebum, delivers suppleness on contact.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
As estrogen and progesterone levels decrease, the skin loses suppleness and elasticity, resulting in drier, less-bouncy skin that is more susceptible to signs of aging.
—
Iyana Robertson,
Flow Space,
10 Mar. 2026
In 2017, Fowler recalled the suppleness of Palmer’s strong hands around Seminole’s tricky greens.
—
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
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
Once dry, apply a thin layer of leather conditioner to maintain suppleness.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppleness
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But in software engineering, there’s a bit more pliability with the permissions granted to an AI agent, because there’s a validation layer to check and correct any errors those autonomous systems could generate.
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Look at the crowns, check the twigs for buds and pliability, and brush away a bit of soil to look at the roots.
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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.
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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.
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The goal is to identify alloys that maintain the high melting temperature of tungsten while improving its ductility for practical use.
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Universities must rethink education, focusing on fostering critical thinking, communication, and adaptability—skills AI struggles to replicate.
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That Teng could even accomplish it and have some success speaks to his value and adaptability.
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Bone Broth Bone broth is rich in collagen, which supports the skin’s firmness and elasticity.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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“Suppleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppleness. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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