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
Julie ChaoExamples of resiliency in a Sentence
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Policies to Fight Climate Change Biden was lauded by environmental advocates for securing the largest-ever investment in climate adaptation and resiliency projects with the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021.
—Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
This year’s show will also pay tribute to the resiliency of Los Angeles following the wildfires that have devastated the region in the past two weeks and will drive donations to Fireaidla.org.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
With cybersecurity risks on the rise, finance will collaborate with IT to strengthen infrastructure, minimize exposure, optimize costs and improve resiliency.
—Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Issues have surfaced in Los Angeles, raising additional concerns for metropolitan areas about the resiliency of water distribution infrastructure, hydrant pressure, local fire department resources, unfilled reservoirs and better regional and state coordination.
—Alan Salazar, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
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Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
This year’s show will also pay tribute to the resiliency of Los Angeles following the wildfires that have devastated the region in the past two weeks and will drive donations to Fireaidla.org.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
With cybersecurity risks on the rise, finance will collaborate with IT to strengthen infrastructure, minimize exposure, optimize costs and improve resiliency.
—Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Issues have surfaced in Los Angeles, raising additional concerns for metropolitan areas about the resiliency of water distribution infrastructure, hydrant pressure, local fire department resources, unfilled reservoirs and better regional and state coordination.
—Alan Salazar, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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