SUPPLENESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

suppleness

noun

Definition of suppleness

as in pliability

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Recent Examples of suppleness This latest obsession from Japan focuses on a plump, fresh finish, one that calls to mind the softness and suppleness of the famous Japanese dessert for which it is named. — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 The result is a suppleness-restoring, hyperpigmentation-fading, fine line-plumping serum with hundreds of five-star ratings. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Grenache and Cinsault offer suppleness and aromatic lift when handled with restraint, while Mourvèdre provides structure without excessive sweetness when grown at altitude. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 As estrogen and progesterone levels decrease, the skin loses suppleness and elasticity, resulting in drier, less-bouncy skin that is more susceptible to signs of aging. — Iyana Robertson, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026 In 2017, Fowler recalled the suppleness of Palmer’s strong hands around Seminole’s tricky greens. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026 The complex leather stitching, the suppleness of the hide, and the tasteful integration of carbon-fiber trim lends the cabin a feeling of specialness. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026 Camelina, rosehip, sunflower, and sea buckthorn oils add omega fatty acids and antioxidants to support elasticity and suppleness, while vitamin E provides an extra layer of antioxidant protection for skin that’s feeling thin or dry. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026 Once dry, apply a thin layer of leather conditioner to maintain suppleness. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026

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Noun

This pliability has made the app particularly popular for casual, real-time occasions—such as finding the ideal hostess gift for a weekend visit or selecting a thoughtful token for a friend—without resorting to generic fallback options.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The goal here is centered around releasing tension, stiffness, and other quirks that attack your muscles over time to allow your body to move with ease and recover that much quicker—and feeling great, of course, while also honing in on pliability.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pliability

Noun

In surrendering to remoteness and distance—what can’t be seen or decided, whether because of memory’s pliancy or people’s opacity—the show birthed something new, or seemed to.

— Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023
The leave-in Hair Dew brings pliancy to hair, and a good pick for thirsty strands is the What the Hemp deep moisture mask, which deeply moisturizes but feels light as air.

— Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2023

Definition of pliancy

Noun

Gibson points to the importance of ductility—a material’s capacity to be reshaped and, in the case of Quantum Formatics, made into wires flexible enough to be wound into superconducting magnets.

— Alan Patterson, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026
The goal is to identify alloys that maintain the high melting temperature of tungsten while improving its ductility for practical use.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026

Definition of ductility

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The focus of coaching, in turn, is moving beyond traditional goal-setting to include strengthening judgment, building adaptability and applying insights to real-world challenges.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Less of a single smart telescope and more of a new optical system, Atlas was designed with interchangeability and adaptability in mind.

— Harry Bennett, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adaptability

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On the epidermal front, estrogen helps maintain the thickness and elasticity that make our skin look firm and bouncy.

— Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
This registration gap and turnout elasticity problem is magnified by the fact that young people are also extremely mobile and face unique challenges to voting as first-time voters.

— Celinda Lake, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

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