MOLDABLE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

moldable

adjective

Definition of moldable

as in plastic

capable of being easily molded or modeled as the clay dries out, it becomes less and less moldable

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Recent Examples of moldable The researchers linked molecules from a viscous oil and a gas to produce a new variation of this polymer, resulting in a transparent, moldable goo with a consistency similar to Blu Tack. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026 But the fun doesn’t stop with figurines—the calendar also includes moldable sand and molds to make snowballs and snowflakes, plus pop-out play pieces like a festive tree and a sled to soar across the frozen landscape. — Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026 In addition to their soft, moldable footbed, the slides have a foam outsole for additional comfort, support, and traction. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 After picking the Wolverines over Penn State and Minnesota in June, Emedobi will look to join the list of moldable edge prospects who became NFL Draft picks at Michigan. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Concrete is a durable, moldable material that makes each piece artistic and weather-resistant. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 22 June 2026 The Dolphins have three moldable pieces of clay in Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 Using an Analog Rytm saturator and a few choice plug-ins, Luke Fenton approaches sung snippets like wet clay, endlessly moldable with a little osmosis. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026 Teams that trust their O-line coaching will see a moldable body here. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

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Adjective

The defense rested its case on Thursday in the death penalty case of Alberto Sierra, who admitted to snuffing the lives of his estranged wife and her two young daughters with a plastic bag.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Finish by gently scraping off the wallpaper with a plastic paint scraper.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

Rather than simply copying that, but with a slab of batteries under the cabin, the Fiat Multiplay explores the idea of a vehicle that’s adaptable, transforming from a three-row people carrier to a pickup.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
Its adaptable architecture supports missions including tactical logistics, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, communications support and other mission-critical applications.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

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