resiliency
noun
re·sil·ien·cy
ri-ˈzil-yən(t)-sē 
plural resiliencies
1
: the ability of something to return to its original size and shape after being compressed or deformed : resilience sense 1
Most of these rollers have to be replaced every few years when the rubber loses its resiliency.—
Steve Rosenthal
Steve RosenthalUpholstery consisted of lightweight leather cushions; frequently there were springs beneath the cushions for added resiliency.—Daniel M. Mendelowitz
Daniel M. Mendelowitz2
: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change : resilience sense 2
… the resiliency of nature and humans in the wake of fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other destructive forces.—Richard K. Snow et al.
Richard K. Snow et al.The Brewers have shown a resiliency through the season's ups and downs …—Associated Press
Associated PressThe project's goal is to develop … cultivars with certain traits; for example, better climate resiliency and better tolerance for low water and low fertilizer conditions.—Julie Chao
Julie ChaoExamples of resiliency in a Sentence
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Ann Schlemmer, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
That resiliency, and the business’ positive cash flow, could make Genius a buyer as related businesses suffer.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Battle lines drawn between Trump and California over electric vehicles
Expected to go into service in summer 2027, the project is designed to provide back up power to the base and enhance the resiliency of California’s electric grid.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Question: The story of the Apollo Theater is one of resiliency.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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