resiliency
noun
re·sil·ien·cy
ri-ˈzil-yən(t)-sē 
plural resiliencies
1
: the ability of something to return to its original size and shape after being compressed or deformed : resilience sense 1
Most of these rollers have to be replaced every few years when the rubber loses its resiliency.—
Steve Rosenthal
Steve RosenthalUpholstery consisted of lightweight leather cushions; frequently there were springs beneath the cushions for added resiliency.—Daniel M. Mendelowitz
Daniel M. Mendelowitz2
: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change : resilience sense 2
… the resiliency of nature and humans in the wake of fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other destructive forces.—Richard K. Snow et al.
Richard K. Snow et al.The Brewers have shown a resiliency through the season's ups and downs …—Associated Press
Associated PressThe project's goal is to develop … cultivars with certain traits; for example, better climate resiliency and better tolerance for low water and low fertilizer conditions.—Julie Chao
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But building resiliency and optionality into a strategic plan challenges humans’ cognitive (and financial) bandwidth.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Trauma and resiliency in Butler: Butler County has long boasted about being the birthplace of the Jeep.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Home Start’s county-wide services are tailored to promote the safety and resiliency of children by strengthening families and their communities.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
But that all changed in June, when the body overseeing the program -- the National Telecommunications and Information Administration -- sent out a policy notice changing the program's requirements, including removing climate resiliency and middle-class affordability mandates.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
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François Candelon, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Trauma and resiliency in Butler: Butler County has long boasted about being the birthplace of the Jeep.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Home Start’s county-wide services are tailored to promote the safety and resiliency of children by strengthening families and their communities.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
But that all changed in June, when the body overseeing the program -- the National Telecommunications and Information Administration -- sent out a policy notice changing the program's requirements, including removing climate resiliency and middle-class affordability mandates.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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