as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
a stretchy hair band
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Recent Examples of stretchy
The oversized silhouette offers plenty of breathing room for your legs, while the non-stretchy fabric keeps them structured and durable.
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Only two officers had managed to pull on their protective coveralls, stretchy black suits that look like onesies and shield them from flames and chemical spray.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The figure-flattering material is soft and stretchy, while the medium-weight fabric is breathable and fully opaque, even in the lighter shades.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The uppers are made with breathable mesh and a stretchy fit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
These pants feel stretchy and comfortable like your favorite leggings, but look dressy enough to wear to the office.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchy
Adjective
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
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Meanwhile, the thin, stretch material is lightweight enough to layer under a helmet if needed.—
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According to our expert, washing denim too often breaks down the fibers more quickly and that is especially true if the jeans have any stretch fibers in them, which many of them do.—
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Thousands had set up makeshift homes made of little more than cloth, asbestos, and plastic sheets.—
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The task force usually passes out kits that include fentanyl detection strips inside plastic sandwich bags, along with sterile water and little paper condiment cups, which are used to perform the test; illicit pills should be crushed first before testing.—
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Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are stepping out in the style, which typically features a rubber sole paired with a more refined upper, often finished with straps, elastic laces, or hook-and-loop closures.—
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It’s filled with practical details like a protective hood, lined pockets, elastic cuffs that block wind, and a dual zipper for easier, non-restrictive movement.—
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Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.—
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The patch uses a stretchable copper circuit on polyimide that bends, twists, and stretches without breaking.—
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Water bottles can develop a stubborn mold problem, especially in those rubbery lids and straws.—
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The shrimp also brought real flavor to the table—often, frozen shrimp can be rubbery and flavorless, but these were juicy and sweet.—
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“Stretchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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