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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In an industry where supply chain resiliency became a major national news story, Modi says it remains integrally linked to her biggest challenge.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
But the town of Marshall represents a microcosm of recovery and resiliency in the wake of the floods.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Snags aside, a clear business case for sustainability persists, repositioned as a crucial driver of competitive advantage and long-term for supply chain resiliency.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Associate head coach Eric Thibault was not surprised by the Lynx resiliency.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
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Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
But the town of Marshall represents a microcosm of recovery and resiliency in the wake of the floods.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Snags aside, a clear business case for sustainability persists, repositioned as a crucial driver of competitive advantage and long-term for supply chain resiliency.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Associate head coach Eric Thibault was not surprised by the Lynx resiliency.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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