elasticity

noun

Definition of elasticitynext
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 Smaller collagen fragments draw moisture to the skin, supporting the appearance of firmness and elasticity. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 Cheap inference also creates elasticity, since agents that can afford to run continuously consume far more. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Natural collagen production declines with age, and fine lines, changes in elasticity and dryness often become more noticeable in your 30s. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Fine lines, shifts in elasticity and dryness may start showing up, and supplement conversations often get more serious. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
  1. flexibility
  2. resilience
Noun
  • Golday already knows two defensive positions and pairs his flexibility with outstanding special teams ability.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Is flexibility written policy or manager discretion, because those two behave very differently the week somebody has a stroke.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexibility
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  • Her work is both wildly popular and conceptually rigorous; her journey as an artist is complex, full of resilience and a refusal to be limited.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Harry’s next major public engagement will take place in London at the annual WellChild Awards, honoring the bravery and resilience of seriously ill children and their caretakers.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of resilience

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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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