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
And sometimes a rift develops between the world and a mind, a stark reminder that awareness is malleable.
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Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
It can also be used to slice other malleable foods, like mushrooms, kiwis, strawberries, butter, and even some meats and cheeses.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Reality became malleable, was always giving way and changing its rules.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Some traits, of course, are malleable.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
It can also be used to slice other malleable foods, like mushrooms, kiwis, strawberries, butter, and even some meats and cheeses.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Reality became malleable, was always giving way and changing its rules.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Some traits, of course, are malleable.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malleable
Adjective
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An in-person visit with the singer was leaked on social media in January 2024 where the pair shared an intimate moment through a plastic divider.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each cell had two toilets and two small tanks of water, for washing and drinking; each man was given a plastic cup and a quarter of a bar of soap.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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CFMoto has given the naked a custom subframe, gullwing-style swingarm, and KYB suspension, which includes 41 mm upside-down forks and a monoshock – both of which are adjustable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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This Amazon version features the same suede leather construction, adjustable metal buckle straps, and non-slip outsole, along with a cork footbed with a deep heel cup for lightweight cushioning and arch support.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The company pointed out that the integration of laser systems on the lightweight, highly mobile ISV platform reflects a commitment to scalable, adaptable, and expeditionary force protection solutions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Samsung's success has shown that foldables are a functional evolution of mobile hardware—one that turns the phone into an adaptable tool able to transition from compact to expansive, depending on the task at hand.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Crops are left unharvested in response to market conditions, but they could be marketed with connections to more flexible buyers.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Malleable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleable. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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