1
as in plastic
capable of being easily molded or modeled
malleable cookie dough
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2
as in adjustable
capable of being readily changed
the cult leader took advantage of the malleable, compliant personalities of his followers
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Recent Examples of malleable
Archaeological evidence shows that by 8000 B.C., Neolithic humans began incorporating this malleable metal into their daily lives, later crafting tools that replaced their stone predecessors.
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Ed MacHa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Even so, Trump is malleable and can change his tune on a dime.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Lieblich is a voracious language hound: In their hands words are a kind of silly putty, malleable and sticky, fungible and fun.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
Every adult understands that quotidian lives are a complex jumble of truths and lies, and that honesty, secrets and privacy are malleable given the situation, but that’s not something a child learns overnight, which makes Marielle’s predicament especially disorienting.
—Jay D. Weissberg, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Ed MacHa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Even so, Trump is malleable and can change his tune on a dime.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Lieblich is a voracious language hound: In their hands words are a kind of silly putty, malleable and sticky, fungible and fun.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
Every adult understands that quotidian lives are a complex jumble of truths and lies, and that honesty, secrets and privacy are malleable given the situation, but that’s not something a child learns overnight, which makes Marielle’s predicament especially disorienting.
—Jay D. Weissberg, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malleable
Adjective
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These new projects incorporate traditional grates for removal of solid waste like plastic bottles but also use a multilayer filtration system that mimics the way forests and wetlands naturally purify water.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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For instance, the near perfect rendition of human faces, animal hairs, object surfaces, often cause AI generated images to look plastic and unnatural.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Chenier said Family First Center is trying to be adaptable in the event that federal funding is cut.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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These minor setbacks pale in comparison to the challenges faced by rivals like Man City, whose struggles can be attributed to a lack of tactical flexibility — a stark contrast to Chelsea’s adaptable approach.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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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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“Malleable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleable. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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