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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New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2024
An increasingly popular choice for kitchens, quartz countertops are designed to be durable and resistant to scratches, water damage, and wear and tear from impact.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
Of the nearly 9 million people with major depression in the United States who have tried pharmaceuticals, 2.8 million are estimated to be resistant to multiple antidepressants.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
When resistant starch gets to the colon, it's fermented by gut bacteria and turned into short-chain fatty acids.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Even with such a large profile, DEC says its offshore turbines are resistant to typhoons and corrosion.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2024
An increasingly popular choice for kitchens, quartz countertops are designed to be durable and resistant to scratches, water damage, and wear and tear from impact.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
Of the nearly 9 million people with major depression in the United States who have tried pharmaceuticals, 2.8 million are estimated to be resistant to multiple antidepressants.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
When resistant starch gets to the colon, it's fermented by gut bacteria and turned into short-chain fatty acids.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
variants
also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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