as in plasticity
the quality or state of being easily molded
the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry
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Recent Examples of malleability
Either because of its simplicity or its malleability, Americans consume them by the billions.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
That malleability has been really valuable to learn in all parts of my life.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 20 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the Repair Care Complex contains a moisturizing blend of glycerin, sunflower seed oil, and sodium lactate, a salt derived from lactic acid that promotes hydration and malleability.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
That would require a certain malleability and self-confidence, potentially aided by a hefty contract extension for the coach.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
That malleability has been really valuable to learn in all parts of my life.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 20 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the Repair Care Complex contains a moisturizing blend of glycerin, sunflower seed oil, and sodium lactate, a salt derived from lactic acid that promotes hydration and malleability.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
That would require a certain malleability and self-confidence, potentially aided by a hefty contract extension for the coach.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for malleability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malleability
plasticity
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This enhancement of plasticity is thought to make the extinction of fear stronger and more lasting, leading to the observed reductions in PTSD symptoms.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
9 May 2025
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This process of synaptic plasticity is what produces representations of new information and experiences within your brain.—
Takaki Komiyama,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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