re·sis·tant
ri-ˈzi-stənt 
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus
Examples of resistant in a Sentence
Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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Borislav "bobby" Marinov, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The oil is exposed to high temperatures to create a final product that's neutral in color and taste and resistant to going bad.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, fluoride also switches the substances in the tooth surface, swapping minerals with more resilient replacements, making teeth more resistant to demineralization.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Yet focusing solely on these metrics misses a profound shift that Forbes' 2024 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women reveals: while the established hierarchies remain resistant to change, women are increasingly controlling the critical intersections where industries transform.
—Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The new models tend to have more handles and are more resistant to the potent cleaning agents used in healthcare.
—Borislav "bobby" Marinov, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The oil is exposed to high temperatures to create a final product that's neutral in color and taste and resistant to going bad.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, fluoride also switches the substances in the tooth surface, swapping minerals with more resilient replacements, making teeth more resistant to demineralization.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Yet focusing solely on these metrics misses a profound shift that Forbes' 2024 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women reveals: while the established hierarchies remain resistant to change, women are increasingly controlling the critical intersections where industries transform.
—Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
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also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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