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as in strength
the ability to withstand or adjust to challenges
Her resilience shined in her willingness to accept the failure as a valuable learning experience. We were impressed by his resilience and optimism throughout his battle with cancer.
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as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber is a favorite material for dog toys thanks to its strong resilience. Palm trees have evolved to show strong resilience in the face of tropical storms.
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Recent Examples of resilience
The same knowing that my ancestors must have held, that beauty and resilience are not separate things.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Middle Eastern and North African economies — especially in the Gulf — are showing resilience amid global uncertainty, allowing governments to tap debt markets to finance spending plans, according to the International Monetary Fund.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The science shows that fire resilience can only be built in a coöperative way.
—Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
Recognizing Diverse Voices The conference and gala highlight a wide range of authors whose work reflects resilience, leadership, and service.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Middle Eastern and North African economies — especially in the Gulf — are showing resilience amid global uncertainty, allowing governments to tap debt markets to finance spending plans, according to the International Monetary Fund.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The science shows that fire resilience can only be built in a coöperative way.
—Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
Recognizing Diverse Voices The conference and gala highlight a wide range of authors whose work reflects resilience, leadership, and service.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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With its investments in AI infrastructure and obvious strengths on the power front, this is a country that is building out data centers and positioning itself as a hub for AI, entertainment, sports, finance, high-tech manufacturing and more.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Castelion claims that its mission is rooted in the belief that freedom must be actively protected – through technological strength, strategic clarity, and national resolve.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Right now, the Fed continues to have flexibility to cut later when more economic data is available and the outlook is clearer.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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This pack has a close-fitting back panel that provides additional support and flexibility for your frame while climbing uneven or difficult terrain.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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These entrepreneurs have built their paths through persistence, creativity, and a focus on real-world impact.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Menounos says her persistence saved her life.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Decades after a crackdown by prosecutors decimated the ranks of the New York Mafia, the indictment of an NBA coach, a player and nearly three dozen others in a betting scandal highlighted the mob’s persistence and adaptability to changing times and technology.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Russian spider robot represents the latest advancement in this global trend, offering speed, precision, and adaptability that align with the nuclear industry’s increasing reliance on automation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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Despite robust supply, pricing continues to be high, reflecting sustained demand elasticity and limited alternatives for consumers, particularly for airport and nightlife rides.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Both are derived from your own blood cells, and they can be used to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic concerns, boosting elasticity and collagen, and promoting anti-ageing effects.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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