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as in strength
the ability to withstand or adjust to challenges
Her resilience shined in her willingness to accept the failure as a valuable learning experience. We were impressed by his resilience and optimism throughout his battle with cancer.
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as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber is a favorite material for dog toys thanks to its strong resilience. Palm trees have evolved to show strong resilience in the face of tropical storms.
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Recent Examples of resilience
From the court and field to the boardroom and beyond, women athletes are championing a new era of strength, resilience and representation.
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Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 19 May 2025
Even small, consistent efforts may lead to long-term improvements in emotional resilience and quality of life.
—Dr. Donald Tavakoli, Denver Post, 19 May 2025
Beth believes that, even during the most difficult times, resilience and connection are possible.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Resume Now’s latest analysis of Bureau of Labor statistics data identifies 13 high-growth careers that require only a high school diploma—yet offer strong salaries and resilience against AI automation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 19 May 2025
Even small, consistent efforts may lead to long-term improvements in emotional resilience and quality of life.
—Dr. Donald Tavakoli, Denver Post, 19 May 2025
Beth believes that, even during the most difficult times, resilience and connection are possible.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Resume Now’s latest analysis of Bureau of Labor statistics data identifies 13 high-growth careers that require only a high school diploma—yet offer strong salaries and resilience against AI automation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
Noun
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While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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This will, in turn, redefine your sense of independence and strength, urging you to balance that fire and passion with responsibility and integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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By doing this, Els revealed the persistence of a parallel Afrikaner consciousness that remembers Apartheid not with shame, but with pride and nostalgia.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Your commitment will require endurance, grace, and persistence.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Over time, this moisturizer helps improve the skin's elasticity and increase hydration levels, which is a must for dry and sensitive skin types.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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The new fiber delivers comfort, elasticity along with thermal, chemical and aggressive washing resistance.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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