as in pliant
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiflexible
Adjective
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Political parties have been dissolved by a pliant judiciary.—
Sun Narin,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025 -
During subsequent decades, the Soviets and its pliant regime were defeated, the country was racked by civil war, and various Islamist groups became ascendant, including the Mujahedin, Taliban, al-Qaeda, and Isis-Khorasan.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The fashion house’s artisans began experimenting with the material—which is extremely lightweight, strong, and pliable—and eventually created handles out of them by gently bending the stalks with fire and then applying many coats of lacquer.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025
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When temperatures rise above three hundred and fifty degrees Celsius, rock becomes soft and pliable.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Just who was this willowy blond from Iowa City, Iowa?—
Gia Kourlas,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Only two bodies remain still: Ferran’s, in one corner of the platform, and that of a young man (Jabez Sykes) diagonally across from her, tall and willowy and pale — two statues that seem moonlit while the rest of the world writhes and sweats around them.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The elastic waistband is forgiving (especially post-resort buffet), and the wide legs allow airflow, even in hot climates.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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This matching linen set includes a short-sleeve crop top and wide-leg pants with an elastic waistband.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted from supple suede panels with just a hint of slouch, this zip-top tote from the relatively new brand Métier is the epitome of quiet luxury.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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All three styles are unlined and fabricated from supple calf leather, suede, or a glossy, shiny coated sheepskin leather.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
Adjective
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Use a breathable paper or mesh bag, not plastic, to store your hyacinth bulbs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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In South Broward County, Gladys Vasquez of Miramar clutches a plastic grocery bag and says the contents continue to cost more, listing foods like cheese and yogurt.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Semiflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiflexible. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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