MOLDABLE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

moldable

adjective

Definition of moldable

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 In addition to their soft, moldable footbed, the slides have a foam outsole for additional comfort, support, and traction. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 After picking the Wolverines over Penn State and Minnesota in June, Emedobi will look to join the list of moldable edge prospects who became NFL Draft picks at Michigan. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Concrete is a durable, moldable material that makes each piece artistic and weather-resistant. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 22 June 2026 The Dolphins have three moldable pieces of clay in Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 Using an Analog Rytm saturator and a few choice plug-ins, Luke Fenton approaches sung snippets like wet clay, endlessly moldable with a little osmosis. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026 Teams that trust their O-line coaching will see a moldable body here. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Freeling would be a moldable piece for offensive line coach Joe Gilbert to work with over the next few years. — Mike Kaye updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026 She’s even been known to use some of its water to transform soil into moldable clay. — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

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Verve Culture’s Mahjong set pairs handmade wooden tiles with a mango wood storage box that feels worlds away from the plastic versions many of us grew up with.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Some lawmakers who worked with Jackson have criticized him as having a temper, including once throwing a plastic water bottle on the ground in frustration while disagreeing with a female lawmaker.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

Its adaptable design allows small combat units to maintain swift, flexible logistics in hazardous areas where standard transport cannot go.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Investment should prioritize the skills most exposed to disruption, including digital fluency, leadership and adaptable problem-solving, since these are precisely where the Workday and Productivity Commission findings show preparation is weakest.

— Ayush Gupta, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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