How to Use elasticity in a Sentence

elasticity

noun
  • Price elasticity refers to how demand is affected when prices change.
    Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Thin skin plus the loss of elasticity can inhibit a youthful-looking appearance for the skin on the under-eye area.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • As for your skin, protein plays a crucial role in maintaining its elasticity and hydration, Riya notes.
    Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Collagen is a structural protein that helps maintain skin elasticity.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Along with elongating curls, this defining cream moisturizes and promotes elasticity.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 27 Jan. 2022
  • It’s infused with botanical and marine extracts to improve skin’s suppleness and elasticity, without the white cast or residue.
    Vogue, 3 Feb. 2022
  • New varieties of that elasticity are evident in shows by writers of color who are using the dramatist as inspiration.
    Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2022
  • When severe, dehydration can cause symptoms of shock, including confusion, fainting, poor skin elasticity, and a fast heart and breathing rate.
    Forest Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Before even slipping into the leggings, I was impressed by the glossy material, which felt super luxe to the touch and seemed to have just the right amount of thickness to elasticity.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2022
  • At issue is the elasticity of the protections that allow news organizations to present tough coverage of public figures.
    Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2022
  • The nourishing ingredient leads the formula and works in tandem with squalane, retinol, sea fennel extract, and hazelnut seed oil to lock in hydration and boost skin’s elasticity.
    Akili King, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Crafted in small-batches, the formulas promise to balance the pH and revive elasticity, whilst nourishing and protecting the scalp.
    Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021
  • But this may not last, and that’s where elasticity comes in.
    Jason Karaian, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022
  • The result is a light and chewy texture with a hint of elasticity under the smoky char.
    Jill Wendholt Silva and Tyler Fox, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Think: loss of volume and elasticity, as well as age spots and cracked skin.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The first is to test your dog's skin elasticity: gently pull at the skin behind your dog's neck.
    Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
  • There is a great deal of VFX on this show, namely Luffy’s elasticity.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The Dewy Serum is a face serum that hydrates, smoothes, and helps retain your skin's elasticity.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • When gently rolled around the orbital bone, the tool helps plump up the skin, improve elasticity, and refresh the under-eye area.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Using a pea-sized amount on your face and neck after your cleanser will help boost your skin’s elasticity.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
  • And despite its elasticity, the fabric doesn't get stretched out, said one customer who wore the leggings for a 10-hour car ride.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Your puffiness will be gone, and the firmness and elasticity of your skin will return with this eye cream in your routine.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • The heat from a dryer can impact a wrap's elasticity and shape, so be sure to follow the care instructions.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Gluten also lends bread dough its stretch and elasticity, leading to loaves that rise high instead of blobs that fall flat.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit, 10 Aug. 2023
  • These sets use thicker yarn to increase elasticity and keep the fabric from being opaque—yes, the set will get you through squat day.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2023
  • Eyes get a dose of hydration too with its Eye Bomb that plumps skin and reduces elasticity.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 July 2022
  • Artistry designed this cream for dry skin to help revive the skin’s soft elasticity and minimize the signs of aging.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022
  • And as time goes on, those lines will get a bit thicker (as skin stretches, ages or loses elasticity).
    Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • There’s fennel in the giardiniera, the beef is braised instead of roasted and even the rolls are tweaked for elasticity.
    New York Times, 11 July 2022
  • A touch of elasticity gives it a bit of shock absorption, which relieves some tension between you and your pet in case of pulling.
    Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 19 Sep. 2022

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