FLEXILE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

flexile

adjective

Definition of flexile

as in elastic

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Adjective

That’s why brands tout benefits like more collagen, firmer and more elastic skin, smoother texture and fewer visible fine lines.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
That research has given PDRN skincare a list of buzzy promises, including more collagen, firmer and more elastic skin, smoother texture and softer fine lines, all of which fit neatly into the booming bio-repair category.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

According to the blog post, the Foundation is in the process of replacing the acrylic roof with a more resilient material that more closely resembles Wright’s canvas.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
In China, Hermès has proved more resilient than its peers since the beginning of the luxury downturn in 2023.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of resilient

Adjective

Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.

— Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.

— Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022

Definition of limber

Adjective

This collaborative work delivers a new chemical strategy for fabricating high-performance flexible perovskite modules in China.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Faster decisions and more flexible production can let brands commit to holding less stock, replenish the hits that sell, and avoid some of the markdowns and unsold inventory that are routinely baked into seasonal forecasting.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

But the small size of the market for bendable phones relative to the broader smartphone market concerned other analysts.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
The bendable screen also means new features such as dual-screen use for the camera, alongside innovations for running multiple apps at once across iOS.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of bendable

Adjective

The utility has a subterranean network of some 4,600 miles of pipes under the city, including significant stretches of original cast and ductile iron — some dating back to the 1800s — which pose a risk of gas leaks that could lead to an explosion.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
In the early 1900s, GE’s William Coolidge helped make the breakthrough of using ductile tungsten as the filament in incandescent light bulbs.

— Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of ductile

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