as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber bands are favored for their elasticity.
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Recent Examples of elasticity
Smoking and alcohol take a measurable toll on collagen and elasticity, accelerating the visible signs of aging beyond what sun exposure alone can cause.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
By removing the decaying cells created by the high-salt diet, the drug allowed the remaining healthy tissue to maintain its elasticity and respond correctly to blood flow demands.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The best Korean skin care routine for mature skin is all about enhancing skin elasticity and targeting visible signs of aging.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharabati Denim introduced a new Lycra DualFX fabric that has 55 percent elasticity with 2 percent growth.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
By removing the decaying cells created by the high-salt diet, the drug allowed the remaining healthy tissue to maintain its elasticity and respond correctly to blood flow demands.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The best Korean skin care routine for mature skin is all about enhancing skin elasticity and targeting visible signs of aging.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharabati Denim introduced a new Lycra DualFX fabric that has 55 percent elasticity with 2 percent growth.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
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This flexibility is important for expeditionary operations, where infrastructure may be limited or damaged.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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While stars rarely hit free agency in today’s NBA, the threat and flexibility of a team holding max-level salary cap space can help facilitate a trade for such a player.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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At that level, decisions are evaluated through a broader strategic lens that integrates economic resilience, technological development, and geopolitical competition — narrow legal or economic considerations rarely determine the outcome.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cumming’s unraveling of the truth and his identity resonates, and his journey is a triumph of resilience and authenticity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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