as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
a stretchy hair band
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Recent Examples of stretchy
It’s made from a stretchy and slightly compressive material that offers support sans underwire.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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
The material is a bit stretchy, soft and lightweight but not sheer.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The streamlined silhouette feels flattering without being restrictive, while the stretchy fabric keeps them comfortable enough for long travel days.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
It’s made from a blend of polyester and spandex, which results in a feather-light weight and a slightly stretchy silhouette to flatter your figure.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The whole bento box is held together by a stretchy band.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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
The material is a bit stretchy, soft and lightweight but not sheer.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The streamlined silhouette feels flattering without being restrictive, while the stretchy fabric keeps them comfortable enough for long travel days.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
It’s made from a blend of polyester and spandex, which results in a feather-light weight and a slightly stretchy silhouette to flatter your figure.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The whole bento box is held together by a stretchy band.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchy
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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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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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 stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable length of Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün make for entertaining lineups.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Avoid overmixing pancake batter, which can lead to dense or rubbery pancakes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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These have a rubbery exterior with a sheen of oil, and a bland custard inside.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Stretchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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