1
as in muscular
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
I need some strong people to help me move furniture
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a time when the country needs a strong leader
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
the doctor soon declared her strong enough to go home from the hospital
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as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
the garlic in the sauce is almost too strong that's mighty strong perfume you're wearing
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
strong coffee
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as in ripe
having an unpleasant smell
the dog's strong breath nearly bowled me over
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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a strong argument for starting school an hour later each day
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as in stable
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
buildings strong enough to withstand an earthquake
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a strong belief in the value of hard work
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Recent Examples of strong
Netflix and Sony Pictures have a strong track record of partnership, including their landmark global Pay-1 licensing deal under which SPE’s feature films stream on Netflix worldwide — an industry-first for Pay-1 — following their full theatrical and home entertainment windows.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 June 2026
However, hydrogen could have a stronger role in heavy transport, especially in long-distance trucks and high-use commercial fleets.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
May’s numbers maintained a strong trend in 2026.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
The strong Republican turnout could mean one of metro Atlanta's state senate seats could flip red.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 June 2026
However, hydrogen could have a stronger role in heavy transport, especially in long-distance trucks and high-use commercial fleets.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
May’s numbers maintained a strong trend in 2026.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
The strong Republican turnout could mean one of metro Atlanta's state senate seats could flip red.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong
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From their beginnings in the early 1990s, Failure have attracted admirers to their muscular, celestial sound, including Tool’s Maynard James Keenan and Paramore’s Hayley Williams.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
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His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Labour’s powerful National Executive Committee, which blocked a previous attempt by Burnham to run for parliament, cleared him to stand.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Serving tray for entertaining $25 to $50 This straightforward serving tray is a reliable standard that’s sturdy and comes in seven colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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So a delegation was despatched into a fairly spicy area of Mexico City called Tepito, famous for its markets.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Start by dumping of that new, spicy chicken sandwich and bringing back the original one - which was by far better than every other chicken sandwich, IMHO.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Matching your belt, shoes, and purse is an easy way to make an outfit feel intentional and look cohesive, and Swift did so by opting for a similarly rich brown leather style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Those were his 57th and 58th playing internationally, tying and passing Oliver Giroud for the most in the country's rich history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Opponents say the law can be ripe for abuse.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Any ripe produce should be eaten or refrigerated as soon as possible to prevent fruit flies.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Canada’s tournament has offered a different, but equally compelling example of home-field advantage.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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This wasn’t the most compelling matchup at the beginning of the tournament, but chaos has tipped the scales in our favor.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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On the subject of speculative energy, galleries spoke about how Tuesday’s consistent, solid sales rhythm seemed a lot healthier in that regard.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Strong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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