as in malleability
the quality or state of being easily molded
we chose that type of clay for its greater plasticity
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Grimes repeatedly champions the moderate and controlled use of psychedelics to increase plasticity in the brain, process emotions more honestly and cope with the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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Milan Kordestani, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Neural plasticity is stimulated, and with it, cognitive functions—particularly those linked to memory and learning.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024
Physical activities like surfing that require problem-solving and critical thinking have the capacity to amp up plasticity, too, if done regularly.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 July 2024
Phenotypic plasticity and adaptive evolution contribute to advancing flowering phenology in response to climate change
WIREs.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2024
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Milan Kordestani, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Neural plasticity is stimulated, and with it, cognitive functions—particularly those linked to memory and learning.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024
Physical activities like surfing that require problem-solving and critical thinking have the capacity to amp up plasticity, too, if done regularly.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 July 2024
Phenotypic plasticity and adaptive evolution contribute to advancing flowering phenology in response to climate change
WIREs.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2024
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“Plasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasticity. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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