RESILIENCE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

resilience

noun

Definition of resilience

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 On the other hand, the sodium advantage lies in its abundance and resilience. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 In a statement shared with Rolling Stone, Swift celebrated the country legend’s legacy — highlighting how Parton’s resilience, kindness, and bravery have taught generations of fans and musicians. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 Writers have used it to evoke Southern identity and decline, while others have looked to the plant as a symbol of the region’s stubborn resilience. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026 On stage, Semafor will convene leaders from across these sectors to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, supporting families and educators, improving digital literacy, and expanding access to mental health resources. — Semafor Events, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resilience

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Noun

The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Divya brings an incredible depth and emotional strength to the ensemble, and the combination of these three actors makes the world of the film particularly special.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of strength

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Golday already knows two defensive positions and pairs his flexibility with outstanding special teams ability.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Is flexibility written policy or manager discretion, because those two behave very differently the week somebody has a stroke.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexibility

Noun

Now, after more than 15 years in professional baseball, Berti is choosing to close the book on a career defined by persistence.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The persistence of the nature gap The legacy of this history is heavily reflected in modern statistics.

— Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistence

Noun

Passive detection meets modular robotics The demonstration brought together two different technologies designed around adaptability.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
This development significantly depends on the scalability of hardware and the adaptability of software, which together surpass conventional expectations.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of adaptability

Noun

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
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

Definition of persistency

Noun

The flexible polymer, meanwhile, reinforces the structure and improves its elasticity.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
That palpable elasticity extended into Curry’s voice work for animation, unearthing another layer of the late actor’s otherworldly talent.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026

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