1
as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
a woman of remarkable firmness in the achievement of the goals she has set for herself
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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
test the firmness of the concrete before parking the car on it
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Recent Examples of firmness
This mattress is, to me, the perfect firmness.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
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Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
The grass is mixed with plastic green fibers for extra stability and firmness.
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Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Studies on footing ramped up in intensity after the 2004 Athens Olympics, a Games that was quickly defined by concerns around the intensity of the heat and the resultant firmness of the going at the grassed Markopoulo Arena.
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Tilly Berendt,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
All of these help deeply nourish the skin and increase firmness and bounce.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
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Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Finally, seedless types are bred specifically for flesh firmness.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Fresh blueberries last longer when refrigerated at around 40ºF, which helps preserve their firmness and reduces bacterial growth.
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Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
The grass is mixed with plastic green fibers for extra stability and firmness.
—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Studies on footing ramped up in intensity after the 2004 Athens Olympics, a Games that was quickly defined by concerns around the intensity of the heat and the resultant firmness of the going at the grassed Markopoulo Arena.
—
Tilly Berendt,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
All of these help deeply nourish the skin and increase firmness and bounce.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Finally, seedless types are bred specifically for flesh firmness.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Fresh blueberries last longer when refrigerated at around 40ºF, which helps preserve their firmness and reduces bacterial growth.
—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
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Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.
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The final was 4-0, which undersold its decisiveness.
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According to the team, the best-performing model achieved nearly 98 percent detection accuracy on the global dataset, demonstrating a high level of reliability in identifying space hurricanes automatically.
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The word always indicates consistent reliability.
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Croatia returned from the hydration break with determination, forcing Panama to play its game for the first time so far.
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Sayers, however, appealed the OOR’s determination to the Centre County Court of Common Pleas.
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Someone with anxious attachment may worry about rejection, seek excessive reassurance or feel uncertain about the stability of relationships.
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The Cloudrunner 2 is a great shoe for anyone who wants stability and a secure feel.
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Harry has fought the decision in court to reinstate security, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet shared.
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The latest decision marks another step toward advancing one of the country’s key uranium development projects.
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The study was small, and follow-up research has not yet confirmed those results with the same strength.
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Draw upon your well of strength.
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And then the case either resolves or there's a lawsuit by the EEOC or by the private party.
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This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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