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
Concrete is a durable, moldable material that makes each piece artistic and weather-resistant.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
22 June 2026
The Dolphins have three moldable pieces of clay in Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers.
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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.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
Teams that trust their O-line coaching will see a moldable body here.
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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.
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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.
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Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
The two are combined to form a moldable substance which can be applied and shaped over the natural nail, extended to sculpt, or applied over a tip.
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Lisa Desantis,
Glamour,
20 Jan. 2026
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
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
The two are combined to form a moldable substance which can be applied and shaped over the natural nail, extended to sculpt, or applied over a tip.
—
Lisa Desantis,
Glamour,
20 Jan. 2026
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!
—
New Atlas,
5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldable
Adjective
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To accomplish this, place the pit in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel.
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It is usually made of plastic or composite material, though some are metal like your VW.
Adjective
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Bierly’s delicate voice proves surprisingly adaptable throughout the record.
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Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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“Moldable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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