industrial-strength
adjective
in·dus·tri·al-strength
in-ˈdə-strē-əl-ˈstreŋ(k)th 
-ˈstren(t)th
1
: suitable for industrial use
2
: marked by more than usual power, durability, or intensity
industrial-strength boots
an industrial-strength voice
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Play Me feels like punk rock, even in its industrial-strength beats.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Providence has hired specialty industrial-strength snow blowers from Connecticut, and hopes to have a lane cleared on every city street by the end of the day, according to a city spokesman.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
When the center is fully operational, industrial-strength power lines will likely run between the facility and the power plant, which Hahnfeld worries could pose environmental risks to the Bly Road homes in the way.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Along with that determination, Reid had an industrial-strength capacity to relinquish hard feelings, forget old animosities and move on.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
And while industrial-strength lights can still provide enough light when high above plants, the typical homeowner-model grow light placed 4 feet from a plant really isn't doing much good.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Fresh product, merchandise tie-ins to sports and entertainment, conveniences and ease of shopping seems to be taking precedence over doorbusters and industrial-strength price promotions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Made with industrial-strength rubber, this WoofBite dog ball is built to handle large breeds and strong jaws.
—Nora Colomer
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Just remember to wear long pants and pack industrial-strength bug spray in abundance—the mosquitoes can be a menace here, year-round.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026
Providence has hired specialty industrial-strength snow blowers from Connecticut, and hopes to have a lane cleared on every city street by the end of the day, according to a city spokesman.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
When the center is fully operational, industrial-strength power lines will likely run between the facility and the power plant, which Hahnfeld worries could pose environmental risks to the Bly Road homes in the way.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Along with that determination, Reid had an industrial-strength capacity to relinquish hard feelings, forget old animosities and move on.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
And while industrial-strength lights can still provide enough light when high above plants, the typical homeowner-model grow light placed 4 feet from a plant really isn't doing much good.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Fresh product, merchandise tie-ins to sports and entertainment, conveniences and ease of shopping seems to be taking precedence over doorbusters and industrial-strength price promotions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Made with industrial-strength rubber, this WoofBite dog ball is built to handle large breeds and strong jaws.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Just remember to wear long pants and pack industrial-strength bug spray in abundance—the mosquitoes can be a menace here, year-round.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2025
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