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resilience

Definition for resilience

noun as in elasticity

Strongest match

flexibility

Strong matches

pliancy, recoil, snap

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Gunn’s “Superman,” however, returns to the character’s roots as a symbol of the immigrant’s resilience and the power of empathy.

From Salon

"It's not been straightforward for her at Chelsea. That shows her resilience and the desire she has of wanting to be the best," said White.

From BBC

Park rangers at Alaska's Katmai National Park, home to some of the largest brown bears in the world, praised Chunk's resilience in learning how to fish with his injury.

From BBC

As a history graduate who studied World War One, Union Saint-Gilloise captain Christian Burgess knows more than most about the importance of Belgian resilience in the face of a richer opponent with greater resources.

From BBC

The Prince of Wales met Ukrainian refugees during a two-day visit to Estonia in March - where he said their resilience was "amazing".

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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