as in plastic
capable of being easily molded or modeled
as the clay dries out, it becomes less and less moldable
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Recent Examples of moldable
Fast-forward to 2026, and Poliderakis has sold his interest in the product, which has become a 100% Merino wool balaclava known as the Stratus … and the SureFit model works with glasses, thanks to a moldable nose bridge!
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New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
With a true 101-millimeter last, the GT delivers a snug, heat-moldable fit that opens for comfort, while the extended toebox keeps toes warm all day without feeling loose.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025
Growing pots of money now resemble liquid sand, moldable into whatever shape will fit the money hole in front of it.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The sensory bins include sensory sand, a kind of sand that is soft, moldable, and holds its shape.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldable
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Ebern Designs Slim Laundry Hamper With Lid This sleek hamper looks far better than a traditional plastic basket, and the lid keeps piles of clothes out of sight when guests are over.—
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More than two dozen dogs were found deceased in a large pile in plastic bags in the backyard of a home in the Beauregard community of Lee County, Ala.—
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His invincible Bundesliga-winning Bayer Leverkusen side were a highly adaptable, high-pressure unit who used the ball well.—
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Many bathrooms have adaptable features, including shower seating.—
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“Moldable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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