1
as in plastic
capable of being easily molded or modeled
malleable cookie dough
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2
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
the cult leader took advantage of the malleable, compliant personalities of his followers
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Recent Examples of malleable
The general fund represents more malleable parts of the budget the city can more easily adjust and excludes things such as public utilities and the city’s stadium and arena.
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Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
But while the character itself can be malleable, there’s many preconceptions on the core elements that define him.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
Without whipping out the periodic table of elements and giving you a science lesson in the chemical components of this material, here’s the need-to-know: These compounds form a malleable foam that holds teeny-tiny bubbles within it.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 17 June 2025
Anthony Beauvillier Fit: Top-nine winger The Leafs need more malleable forwards like Beauvillier with a variety of tools in their toolbox.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
But while the character itself can be malleable, there’s many preconceptions on the core elements that define him.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
Without whipping out the periodic table of elements and giving you a science lesson in the chemical components of this material, here’s the need-to-know: These compounds form a malleable foam that holds teeny-tiny bubbles within it.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 17 June 2025
Anthony Beauvillier Fit: Top-nine winger The Leafs need more malleable forwards like Beauvillier with a variety of tools in their toolbox.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malleable
Adjective
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The bash was aimed at reducing the huge amount of plastic garbage in the oceans.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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The tool did a superb job of cutting the plastic electrical conduit.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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This shirt dress can easily be worn to a beachside dinner or as a poolside coverup, and shoppers love it for its smooth, breezy material, adaptable style, and relaxed yet stylish fit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Instead, the future of the energy sector will be defined by adaptable innovation.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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They are entitled to health, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance, along with retirement plans and flexible spending accounts.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Building Flexibility Into Your Estate Plan Revocable Living Trusts as Your Foundation A revocable living trust can serve as the cornerstone of flexible estate planning.—
Patti Brennan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Malleable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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