pliant
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Synonyms & Antonyms for pliant
Synonyms
bendy [chiefly British], flexible, limber, lissome (also lissom), lithe, lithesome, pliable, supple, willowy
Antonyms
inflexible, rigid, stiff, stiffened
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Lambeau now has an advanced system of tubes circulating anti-freeze to keep the surface pliant and playable amid the snow and ice of a Wisconsin winter. — SI.com, "A History of Football in 100 Objects," 28 Aug. 2019 He is emboldened by a towering majority in parliament, won in an election earlier this year, and pliant opposition parties. — The Economist, "Modi’s revocation of Kashmir’s autonomy," 9 Aug. 2019 In order to obtain the earthy, musky depth that makes the plant so pliant for perfumers, the leaves must be dried for several days and then steam-distilled to capture the potency of their fragrance at its prime. — April Long, Town & Country, "Jackie Kennedy's Unexpected Love of Patchouli," 28 July 2019 More than merely pliant, Trump joins Putin in supporting right-wing nationalist parties throughout Europe, weakening the liberal order that has protected our freedom for seventy-five years. — David Goldfischer, The Denver Post, "Guest Commentary: Gardner has put pressure on Russia; now he must hold the president accountable," 21 June 2019 The use of these loan-only capital structures is rising, showing up in about 60% of buyouts, a sign of just how pliant investors have become. — Los Angeles Times, "A leveraged loan collapses, revealing a key risk in credit market," 16 July 2019 Something of a war of wills ensues, in which the fierce but emotionally delicate Alina can’t seem to recognize that Voichita is no longer a pliant waif. — David Mermelstein, WSJ, "Cinematic Treasures From an Unexpected Place," 22 Jan. 2019 FIBROBLASTS Plentiful in connective tissue throughout the body, including the dermis, these cells produce the collagen and elastin responsible for keeping skin pliant and springy. — Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018 The testicles feel almost real — the skin is soft and gently wrinkly; the ball itself is firm, but pliant. — Allison P. Davis, The Cut, "Are We Ready for Robot Sex?," 13 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pliant.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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