hardier; hardiest
Examples of hardy in a Sentence
Most of the soldiers were hardy young men.
Hardy fans stuck with the team through good times and bad.
Only the hardiest pilgrims made the journey.
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Despite its cute, turkey-sized appearance, the Doolysaurus was a hardy survivor.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Mangaves are low-maintenance and typically hardy to about 25 degrees, depending on the variety.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The pomegranate tree thrives in hot climates and can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 8 to 11, while some hardy varieties can also thrive in zone 6.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Marjoram There are several types of marjoram, but the most common variety for cooking is only hardy from zones 9 and up.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Mangaves are low-maintenance and typically hardy to about 25 degrees, depending on the variety.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The pomegranate tree thrives in hot climates and can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 8 to 11, while some hardy varieties can also thrive in zone 6.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Marjoram There are several types of marjoram, but the most common variety for cooking is only hardy from zones 9 and up.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hardy
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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