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as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
a dome tent outfitted with supple fiberglass tent poles
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as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
shoes made from supple leather
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Recent Examples of supple
The party is essentially a family firm, now fronted by his more politically supple daughter Marine Le Pen.
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Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
This particular ingredient contains a slew of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals essential for plump, supple skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Strong yet supple leather is a great choice for a passport holder, while vegan leather (typically PU) offers an alternative for those who prefer to avoid leather for ethical or economical reasons.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Made from supple faux leather, the black luggage tag is virtually scratch-free and comes with a subtle privacy shield to cover your personal information.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
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Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
This particular ingredient contains a slew of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals essential for plump, supple skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Strong yet supple leather is a great choice for a passport holder, while vegan leather (typically PU) offers an alternative for those who prefer to avoid leather for ethical or economical reasons.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Made from supple faux leather, the black luggage tag is virtually scratch-free and comes with a subtle privacy shield to cover your personal information.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supple
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These include widespread access to affordable childcare, generous parental leave shared between both parents, and flexible work arrangements.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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One reason for this is that estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that allows vessels to relax and maintain healthy blood flow.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, Korkmaz said stretch fabrics are making a strong comeback, reminiscent of the early 2000s, but reimagined with current technology.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2025
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Take Breaks Throughout The Day Taking a pause every 50 minutes to relax, stretch, meditate or engage in something enjoyable has been a game-changer for me.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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With a pliant Congress, Trump is using his office to benefit his family’s business interests, former prosecutors and ethics lawyers say.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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For all the talk and research that has gone into exploiting graphene’s pliant properties for use in wearable and flexible electronics, most of the polymer composites it has been mixed with to date have been on the hard and inflexible side.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Dec. 2016
Adjective
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But that’s not the case with all Affiliated Food’s suppliers —several have already notified the company of price increases because of tariffs, including bananas and canned tuna, as well as plastic utensils.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each bottle sold funds the collection of plastic equivalent to 1,000 single-use bottles from regions severely affected by ocean plastic pollution, including Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kenya, Brazil, and Egypt.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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Jackson County Public Health Director Bridgette Shaffer said public health infrastructure acts as the foundation of a healthy, resilient and thriving community.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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The path forward lies in leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and create a resilient, compliant and future-ready organization.—
Monica Hovsepian,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This was an actor with a marvelous, pliable face, not necessarily movie-star handsome but made up of bits and pieces of star quality: the cleft chin, the ready smile, the slightly doughy nose that somehow made his face look comically regal.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Flint The cellulose also underpins a more versatile, pliable battery structure, allowing Flint to make batteries in different forms.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2025
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Made from a stretchy, breathable polyester and spandex blend that won’t restrict your movement or dig into your skin, the thick elastic waistband further contributes to the ease of these simple lounge pants.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rather than consolidating around a single character type, Kilmer kept his brand elastic—able to stretch into action comedy, high fantasy, and stylized drama without breaking.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Supple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supple. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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