as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
mozzarella is a rubbery cheese known to every pizza lover
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Recent Examples of rubbery
Boiling them for too long (or too aggressively) can result in rubbery whites and green-ringed yolks, while undercooking will leave you with loose, watery whites.
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Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
My omelets have been tough and rubbery, sometimes dense, dry, and slightly bitter from excessive browning.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
These cooling, rubbery masks are a treat to apply and make skin feel bouncy and plump immediately after application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Carrey is known for his versatility and, well, rubbery expressions.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
My omelets have been tough and rubbery, sometimes dense, dry, and slightly bitter from excessive browning.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
These cooling, rubbery masks are a treat to apply and make skin feel bouncy and plump immediately after application.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Carrey is known for his versatility and, well, rubbery expressions.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.—
Thomas Black,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After a bit of back-and-forth, one of the crew members grabbed a plastic bag and handed it to a tall, radiantly handsome Canadian actor named Marc.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Avoid sealing them tightly in plastic bags, which can trap moisture.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All rooms will have a 65-inch flat-screen television, in-room safe, a Nespresso machine, Le Labo bath amenities, flexible seating options, and floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, the venue features a Main Stage, a Black Box Theater, a recording studio space, and flexible community areas for holding multiple simultaneous events.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s made from a stretchy and slightly compressive material that offers support sans underwire.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Intercut with mutilation shots and moments where his mouth or eyes morph to be covered by the stretchy skin are flashbacks to the handsome actor, face totally intact.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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These gingham palazzo pants boast a stretchy, elastic waistband that won’t dig in or cause irritation, and their flowy design offers some ease and relaxation on stressful travel days.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Its elastic, pull-on waist and functional pockets ensure all-day comfort, and its machine-washable fabric makes laundry day a breeze.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Asian Development Bank estimates that the region will need to invest $210 billion annually in climate-resilient infrastructure through 2030.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Still, the optimistic view argues that human beings are incredibly resilient and have always adapted to progress in technology by shifting their skills and identifying new applications for them.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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