STRETCHY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

stretchy

adjective

Definition of stretchy

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 Miu Miu’s stretchy bralettes, meanwhile, put a sporty twist on the trend (see Gigi Hadid’s runway look). — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 They’re made of a surprisingly stretchy material, but feature a high waist and pleated pockets for a polished, effortless look. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026 Nothing hits quite like a pair of $39 Levi’s jeans, and this perfectly stretchy, dark-wash option is just what the doctor ordered. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026 The long-sleeve mock-neck top and wide-leg pull-on pants are made from a lightweight, stretchy polyester-rayon blend with a soft, drapey feel, and the pants have side pockets. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 Also not to be missed, these now-$20 wide-leg pants have a stretchy waistband — a saving grace on long travel days. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The interior pockets are stretchy instead of just a slip, which keeps things more contained, and there’s an interior water bottle pocket that even has a cutout for a handle. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Grabbing an adventure-proof Bluetooth speaker equipped with a stretchy silicone mount, multi-speaker Auracast pairing, and genuine drop protection under $45 is a rare find. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 The undergarment was created by James Nguyen in tandem with Alexander Cole and features blue and red accents on the stretchy waistband. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchy

Adjective

Goldener Hirsch has a residence rental program that is extremely family-friendly with flexible sleeping arrangements, welcome kits for the kiddos, and babysitting services.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As Chinese politics regress, such flexible problem solving is giving way to rigid orthodoxy.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Intentionally redistribute work, rotate stretch responsibilities and check capacity before adding more.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The garment, titled the Mermaid Bi Dress, was form-fitted and crafted out of what appeared to be leather and a sheer stretch fabric.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of stretch

Adjective

Printed jeans finished with a clear, glossy coating took on a distinctly plastic-like appearance.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
In fact, they aren’t made of glass at all; they’re made of polycarbonate, a plastic material that mimics the look of a wonky funhouse reflector, to prevent people from shattering the surface and using broken shards as weapons.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

Your eldest daughter was born in Trappes, your youngest in Los Angeles—that pretty much sums up this life, almost elastic.

— Baptiste Mandrillon, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
The film suggests the number is elastic, from several to a dozen to as high as 500 people who were deemed permissible collateral damage, according to Israeli military personnel interviewed in the doc.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

In this new work, a soft, stretchable mechanochromic material was developed.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Featuring short-sleeves, a V-neck cut, smocked high waist, and wide-leg design, this soft and stretchable jumpsuit provides extreme comfort.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

Definition of stretchable

Adjective

In a particularly Ethan Hunt-ish twist, the actor wears a rubbery disguise—a potbellied suit, a scraggly gray comb-over, and a smattering of old-guy makeup.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rubbery

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