re·sis·tant
ri-ˈzi-stənt 
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus
Examples of resistant in a Sentence
Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
As well as improving the health of the environment in the large intestine, resistant starch impacts the body in other ways.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
Another rule of thumb when using sunscreen is to always find the waterproof variety, if not water resistant.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
As well as improving the health of the environment in the large intestine, resistant starch impacts the body in other ways.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
variants
also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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