Tell her they are like Valyrian steel, folded over and over and hammered for years on end, until they are stronger and more resilient than any metal on earth.” “I know of Valyrian steel,” said Dany.
George R. R. Martin
A Storm of Swords
She guided his hands to the waterbag, held them against the resilient surface.
Herbert, Frank
Dune
.”There was a pause while Harry continued to pound the resilient pod with a trowel.“No, I wouldn’t,” said Ron, in a very quiet voice.Harry missed the pod, hit the bowl, and shattered it.“Reparo,” he said hastily, poking the pieces with his wand, and the bowl sprang back together again.
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
He thought of his Sardarkar once more growing tough and resilient through the rigorous training and the denial of luxury which he commanded.
Frank Herbert
Children of Dune