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as in strength
the ability to withstand or adjust to challenges
Her resilience shined in her willingness to accept the failure as a valuable learning experience. We were impressed by his resilience and optimism throughout his battle with cancer.
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as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber is a favorite material for dog toys thanks to its strong resilience. Palm trees have evolved to show strong resilience in the face of tropical storms.
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Recent Examples of resilience
The brand is funding the new initiative in Pakistan as part of the Regenerative Production Landscape Collaborative, a model that aims to strengthen agricultural systems that conserve and enhance natural resources, build resilience to climate change and secure long-term supply of agro-commodities.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Miami MoCAAD co-founder Marilyn Holifield said the exhibit highlights Overtown’s resilience and creativity rather than the stories of displacement that are often told about the area.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
This month offers schools, public institutions and community leaders an opportunity to teach a fuller story, one that explores the richness and resilience of Jewish American life.
—Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the Bruins’ trademarks this season has been resilience.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Miami MoCAAD co-founder Marilyn Holifield said the exhibit highlights Overtown’s resilience and creativity rather than the stories of displacement that are often told about the area.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
This month offers schools, public institutions and community leaders an opportunity to teach a fuller story, one that explores the richness and resilience of Jewish American life.
—Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the Bruins’ trademarks this season has been resilience.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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While the Sky are looking to rebound from a 10-34 season, the Dream went 30-14 last season and Reese’s growing offensive game, along with her strength on the boards, only adds to their championship hopes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And without Wagner, the Magic were missing too much of that collective strength.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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Hernández’s introduction note among the MGI All Stars contestants highlighted her personal story of resilience and persistence.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Covington Police Chief Michael Ferrell credited the persistence of both his department and the Louisiana State Police for keeping the case alive.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ability to combine wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability allows the system to handle varied terrains and motion demands more effectively than traditional designs, reports Pan Daily.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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The image captures a moment of pure, unguarded wildlife behavior, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of life in one of the planet's most extreme environments.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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But where limestone is crumbly and opaque, nacre’s toughness and light-bending properties come from silklike proteins that weave among the layers, holding them in place while providing enough elasticity to absorb the shock of a fracture.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption break down collagen and elasticity over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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