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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The things that allowed Notre Dame to make its second half charge and fight back against the onslaught of Ohio State offense – toughness, resiliency and talent – are the traits that define football to begin with.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
The agency has a goal of hitting 250,000 home inspections per year throughout the state for compliance with the defensible space law, said Jeff Hogue, wildfire resiliency program chief in El Dorado County.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
Effective crisis management has become a crucial tool for top managers on their journey to resiliency and sustainability.
—Roman Reznikov, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Pauline Allen, executive director of the organization, said the money would have gone toward implementing wildfire resiliency plans and conducting home ignition zone assessments.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
The agency has a goal of hitting 250,000 home inspections per year throughout the state for compliance with the defensible space law, said Jeff Hogue, wildfire resiliency program chief in El Dorado County.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
Effective crisis management has become a crucial tool for top managers on their journey to resiliency and sustainability.
—Roman Reznikov, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Pauline Allen, executive director of the organization, said the money would have gone toward implementing wildfire resiliency plans and conducting home ignition zone assessments.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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