How to Use resilient in a Sentence

resilient

adjective
  • The local economy is remarkably resilient.
  • The angel vine is a resilient plant that will thrive in bright light.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 4 May 2023
  • The four-legged survival artists can be a resilient foe.
    Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The Black, brown and Native folks there are so resilient and have been through so much.
    Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
  • Bed bugs are resilient little jerks who play the world's worst game of hide-and-seek.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The first time this brave, resilient teenager, opened her eyes.
    ABC News, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Homes built during the last two decades were much more resilient than older homes, the study found.
    Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Roads and bridges are not built to be resilient against these kinds of disasters.
    Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The virus’ shape-shifting ways have ratcheted up the need for a more resilient treatment.
    oregonlive, 7 Dec. 2022
  • These are made of thick neoprene, which is super soft and resilient.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 June 2024
  • Tardigrades are some of the most resilient and oldest creatures on Earth.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024
  • You might be surprised at just how resilient some of your old friendships can be.
    Claire Cohen, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Scientists are not sure how resilient banyan trees are to fire.
    Timmy Broderick, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Trees, with their large root systems, and shrubs are also resilient.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 9 June 2023
  • This hose is strong, resilient, and durable, while still being lightweight.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2023
  • But James is nothing if not resilient, and his instincts, on and off the court, tend to be uncanny.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Still, some key areas of the economy have proven resilient, despite the rate hikes.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2023
  • One goal of restoration is make the forest more climate resilient.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
  • Colyer painted a portrait of a Ukraine rocked by war but resilient.
    Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
  • Seeing this courage daily gave me the tools to become much more resilient in my own career.
    Dr Gail Lebovic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • And with home prices expected to rise and mortgage rates at a 23-year peak, trading up to a more resilient home is out of the question for many.
    Jon Bostock, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024
  • But the most rewarding and memorable aspect of the trip comes from forging a bond with the earth and the resilient people who work it.
    Michael Snyder, New York Times, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Chicago held back the persistent Storm behind a resilient Reese, who hit four clutch free throws in the final 20 seconds of the game to seal the win.
    Patrick Sung, CNN, 6 July 2024
  • The history and stunning beauty of the city have proved resilient, and Barnes spoke fondly of the compelling nature of Jerash.
    Jess McHugh, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Federer’s words are a call to stay resilient and to keep pushing forward.
    Evan Nierman, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2024
  • Each of these is eroding the Earth’s ability to support a resilient biosphere.
    Chirag Dhara, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The plant is extremely resilient and able to thrive in a variety of conditions and soil types.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Women may be more resilient to what flying into space does to a human body.
    Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 12 June 2024
  • In the film, the late Pryor’s daughter Rain plays Opal, who stays resilient despite struggling to get back on her feet and regain custody of her daughter.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • What felt fresh were conversations about investing in arts and culture as a source of wellness, innovation and resilient growth.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024

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