How to Use elasticity in a Sentence

elasticity

noun
  • But this may not last, and that’s where elasticity comes in.
    — Jason Karaian, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Years will wear away the color of your hair, dull the bounciness of your joints, erase the elasticity of your skin.
    — Maya Wei-Haas, Smithsonian, 19 Oct. 2017
  • The result is a light and chewy texture with a hint of elasticity under the smoky char.
    — Jill Wendholt Silva and Tyler Fox, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Then, there’s the argan fruit, which targets the loss of elasticity and fat.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2019
  • Think: loss of volume and elasticity, as well as age spots and cracked skin.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
  • So price elasticity, along with the demand curve, is out of whack.
    — Greg Petro, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2021
  • The pen’s elasticity is a regression to the mean from each of us buying it.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The first is to test your dog's skin elasticity: gently pull at the skin behind your dog's neck.
    — Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
  • This leaves the torsion bars as the only source of elasticity.
    — Dan Neil, WSJ, 6 July 2017
  • The service launching Monday will test the elasticity of the Fox News brand name.
    — Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2021
  • There is a great deal of VFX on this show, namely Luffy’s elasticity.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The Dewy Serum is a face serum that hydrates, smoothes, and helps retain your skin's elasticity.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • This process will help the dough achieve a better elasticity and avoid crumbling.
    — Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 17 July 2017
  • Nguyen likened it to a waistband that gets stretched out and loses it elasticity.
    — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Nov. 2021
  • The laces have just the right amount of elasticity to give the runner the perfect knot, and the padded collar around the ankle only adds to the comfort level.
    — The Si Staff, SI.com, 13 Oct. 2017
  • The blend of African marula, baobab and kigelia oils in its hand cream ($55) is designed to increase skin elasticity.
    — Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2020
  • This serum, which targets fine lines and elasticity, is packed with fruit enzymes which help to firm and brighten the skin.
    — Akili King, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Knead for 10 to 15 minutes to develop strength and elasticity in the dough.
    — Deb Wandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2021
  • His world bends with the elasticity of supply and demand.
    — John Branch, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Mar. 2020
  • The six shades adapt to your skin tone, and oxygenating complex works to boost elasticity.
    — Erin Jahns, The Seattle Times, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Then hear how the elasticity of phrasing and the expressive slides between notes have the same power to touch you as a great jazz singer.
    — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 3 Aug. 2021
  • When gently rolled around the orbital bone, the tool helps plump up the skin, improve elasticity, and refresh the under-eye area.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Using a pea-sized amount on your face and neck after your cleanser will help boost your skin’s elasticity.
    — Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Using a pea-sized amount on your face and neck after your cleanser will help boost your skin’s elasticity.
    — Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This loss of elasticity can, over time, cause your sports bras to be less supportive.
    — Julia Ries, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The elasticity of language, the silliness and sappiness, felt very much like the expression of the twins.
    — Parul Seghal, The Atlantic, 17 June 2017
  • The more protein in the flour, the more gluten develops, which leads to more strength, volume, and elasticity in the final baked product.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2020
  • And despite its elasticity, the fabric doesn't get stretched out, said one customer who wore the leggings for a 10-hour car ride.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The risk in upping prices is related to the elasticity of business offerings.
    — Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This under-the-radar gem is packed with sea moss (to boost hydration and promote elasticity) and a peptide complex (to stimulate collagen and reduce fine lines).
    — Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2025

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