In March 2014, the Administration launched the Climate Data Initiative, bringing together extensive open government data and innovation competitions to develop data-driven resilience tools for communities.
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Resilience
/ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/
Synonyms for "resilience" (143 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
adaptabilityadjustabilityairinessalterabilitybackfirebacklashbacklashingboomerangbouncebouncinessboundbreezinessbuoyancebuoyancycarefreenesscaromchangeabilitychangeablenesschangefulnesschirpiness
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Noun(5 words)
Adjective(2 words)
consistent performancedutch strength
Strong matches (43)
Noun(19 words)
dutch strength conceptecosystem dynamic balanceelasticityendurancefault toleranceflexibilityfortalezafortitudefrustrationgrithalenesshardihoodhardinesshuman enduranceidea stabilityimpact resistantkraftload handlingmental vigor
Adjective(5 words)
ecological adaptabilityecological resilienceinner strengthlow fragilitymicrobial ecosystem stability
Verb(2 words)
endure the elementsmanage change
Related words (71)
Noun(32 words)
more elasticallymore recoverableovercomingphysical endurancephysical stabilitypopulation stabilityrecovery abilityrecovery capacityresilience conceptresiliencyrobustnessrobustness of dataspringinessstabilitiesstabilitystability in evolutionstrengthstress tolerancesturdinesssufferance
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survivalsurvive through stresssystem stabilitytolerancetoughnessunmoved by tragedyvigourweather the stormweathers the stormwithstandabilitywithstandingwoodland ecosystem health
Adverb(1 words)
most dynamic stability
Adjective(2 words)
multiuse spacestormwater system resilience
Verb(3 words)
prove durabilitysurvive a stormwithstand pressure
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adaptability, adaptability, adjustability, airiness, alterability.
- Sentence evidence is available for resilience, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "resilience".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "resilience"
Keep "resilience" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "resilience" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "resilience", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "resilience" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
9 entriesbusiness resiliencecommunity resiliencecoping skillsecosystem resilienceelasticityemotional resiliencefinancial resiliencemarket resiliencespringiness
Collocations
6 entriesbuild resiliencecommunity resilienceeconomic resilienceemotional resilienceresilience factorsresilience training
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Sami showed resilience.
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Permaculture (permanent agriculture) is the practical conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of landscape and people providing their food, energy, shelter, and other material and non-material needs in a sustainable way.
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In London, columnist Clare Foges worries that “we are too selfish to stop coronavirus spreading.” She wrote her biggest concern is not about the resilience of the country’s health service or the time it might take for researchers to develop a vaccine, but about the public’s willingness to respond to the challenge.
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Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "resilience"?
Closest matches include adaptability, adaptability, adjustability, airiness, alterability.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "resilience"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.