adaptability

noun

Definition of adaptabilitynext
as in elasticity

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Recent Examples of adaptability The 2025 Subscription Economy Index analyzed more than 600 companies and found continued growth in recurring models, while also emphasizing reduced churn and adaptability as important components of durable performance. — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Since 2022, postings demanding AI fluency have risen elevenfold, those seeking adaptability fivefold, and those requiring resilience, curiosity and willingness to learn threefold. — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 The heritage leadership that’s been here throughout these changes are good at that adaptability piece. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The weeks and months that followed Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 were an incredible testament to the resilience and adaptability of the country’s beauty industry—and that remains true today as the war continues. — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 But what’s perhaps most impressive about Simon is his musical adaptability. — Dan Hyman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 Digital and industrial capacity, adaptability, and compatibility are the new measures of strength for the United States and its allies. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 Gemini May 21 – June 20 A sudden change could put your adaptability on display. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 In their curiosity, courage, and adaptability that can partly be traced back to Cleveland. — Betsy Blondin, Longreads, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptability
  1. elasticity
  2. flexibility
  3. workability
  4. resilience
  5. pliability
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  • Its amino-acid complex helps smooth and strengthen strands from the inside out, while amaranth extract reinforces fragile hair and baobab extract helps improve elasticity and bounce.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Therapists begin facials with face-scanning wands and other probes, to measure your lipid shield, pigmentation, hydration and elasticity, and then cater their approach to the precise needs of your skin in that moment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of elasticity
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  • If benefits shrink or get taxed more aggressively down the road (which is a legitimate concern) having a tax-free income source gives you flexibility a pre-tax account simply can’t.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • More debt means less financial flexibility and, at the same enterprise value, less equity value left for shareholders when the business is eventually sold.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of flexibility
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  • Cement made faster The research also showed that the low-carbon cement had mechanical properties including durability and workability.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of workability
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  • The Ukrainian people have demonstrated incredible bravery, courage and resilience since the Russian invasion.
    — Joel R. Levin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • However, Benson said polls haven’t always reflected the outcome for Collins, who has proven her resilience.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of resilience
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  • This pliability has made the app particularly popular for casual, real-time occasions—such as finding the ideal hostess gift for a weekend visit or selecting a thoughtful token for a friend—without resorting to generic fallback options.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The goal here is centered around releasing tension, stiffness, and other quirks that attack your muscles over time to allow your body to move with ease and recover that much quicker—and feeling great, of course, while also honing in on pliability.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pliability

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“Adaptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptability. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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