semiflexible

adjective

Definition of semiflexiblenext
as in pliant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiflexible
  1. pliant
  2. pliable
  3. flexible
  4. willowy
  5. elastic
  6. supple
  7. limber
  8. plastic
Adjective
  • Some are incredibly brittle, liable to fall apart when they’re made or when they’re slotted between the electrodes; others are softer and more pliant, but can’t be exposed to moisture.
    Gregory Barber, WIRED, 6 June 2022
  • Or, scarier still, from complete GOP control of Washington, with Trump in the White House, his supplicants running Congress and a pliant Supreme Court dismantling any guardrails keeping a vengeance-minded president in check.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
Definition of pliant
Adjective
  • Chappell Roan represents a brave new generation of artists who aren’t as pliable or agreeable as their pop forebears—less willing to cozy up to political power and a little more aware, independent, and in control of their influence.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The silicone bristles are extremely pliable, and it’s recommended to gently use circular motions as the 8,000 pulsations per minute penetrate the skin.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • In total, that means the system is more accessible than some mini PCs, but not as flexible or upgradable as a traditional tower.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • The willowy model kept at it after marrying and having two children.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Joan Vassos — willowy, blonde, and 61 years young — is surrounded by 12 senior men who are getting ready to show some skin.
    EW.com, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
Definition of willowy
Adjective
  • Made from three-layer elastic mesh, the dress offered a sleek, formfitting silhouette.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to evoking punk inclinations, this footwear option is designed with Moncler’s logo at the toe, elastic inserts at the front, and a rubber lug sole.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • This particular ingredient contains a slew of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals essential for plump, supple skin.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Strong yet supple leather is a great choice for a passport holder, while vegan leather (typically PU) offers an alternative for those who prefer to avoid leather for ethical or economical reasons.
    Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of supple
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
  • In other words, the constant flow of electric current through the sockets may have enhanced the metal zinc's plastic behavior, therefore weakening its grip.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Refrigerate dry and unwashed in crisper drawer in a plastic bag up to 3 weeks.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of plastic
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Thesaurus Entries Near semiflexible

semifinished

semiflexible

semifluid

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