as in plasticity
the quality or state of being easily molded
the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry
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Recent Examples of malleability
The malleability of identity is depicted in provincial settings in the American West, where there often isn’t a full menu of lifestyle possibilities and the passageway between religious conformity and stigmatized outcast status can be exceedingly narrow.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Longoria’s style features versatility and malleability — able to take on trendy pieces and classic silhouettes with ease.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Beyond straightforward cuteness, what Astro Bot offers is a kind of faceless malleability.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Reinforcing bonds along the hair shaft is important for maintaining strength, malleability, shine, and color vibrancy.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Longoria’s style features versatility and malleability — able to take on trendy pieces and classic silhouettes with ease.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Beyond straightforward cuteness, what Astro Bot offers is a kind of faceless malleability.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Reinforcing bonds along the hair shaft is important for maintaining strength, malleability, shine, and color vibrancy.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for malleability
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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