1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
elastic rubber bands
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2
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
when vacationing, we generally have very elastic daily sightseeing plans
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Recent Examples of elastic
Strong, moisturized, shiny, healthy hair that’s more elastic and less prone to breaking or split ends.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Spotting piles of elastic, Haskell had the idea of winding up some of the rubber yarn into a golf ball.
—Miles Corwin, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
His elastic counter-melodic approach to the bass redefined the role of the instrument in jazz and helped Evans reshape the very concept of the piano trio.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
These lightweight, relaxed-fit bottoms have earned thousands of glowing reviews for their comfort and versatility, especially thanks to the flight-friendly elastic waistband.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Spotting piles of elastic, Haskell had the idea of winding up some of the rubber yarn into a golf ball.
—Miles Corwin, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
His elastic counter-melodic approach to the bass redefined the role of the instrument in jazz and helped Evans reshape the very concept of the piano trio.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
These lightweight, relaxed-fit bottoms have earned thousands of glowing reviews for their comfort and versatility, especially thanks to the flight-friendly elastic waistband.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elastic
Adjective
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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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Paramount+ offers two flexible plans to fit your streaming needs.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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According to our expert, washing denim too often breaks down the fibers more quickly and that is especially true if the jeans have any stretch fibers in them, which many of them do.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Sometimes, that means staying and reshaping the role, like carving out a stretch assignment to reignite your learning.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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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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
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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Use your finger to monitor the moisture • Plant roots cook in black plastic nursery pots this time of year.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Caregiver-friendly cultures retain experienced talent and cultivate a more resilient workforce.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Thais-Williams didn’t have ambitions to open a generationally important nightclub, just a more resilient business than her previous dress shop.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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“Elastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elastic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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