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as in hardship
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
the test questions were rated for hardness, a rating of five indicating the most difficult
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as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
the aunt's hardness gradually crumbled under the influence of the little orphan's endearing ways
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Recent Examples of hardness
Calcium is instrumental for developing strong bones and teeth, supplying both structure and hardness to your physical architecture.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
The authors further explain that the hexagonal diamond’s excellent thermal stability and ultra-high hardness suggest its great potential for industrial applications.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2025
In oil, heat diffuses more slowly, resulting in a moderate hardness, and the process is less likely to damage the sword.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Water hardness is measured by the milligrams of calcium carbonate per liter of water(mg/L).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
The authors further explain that the hexagonal diamond’s excellent thermal stability and ultra-high hardness suggest its great potential for industrial applications.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2025
In oil, heat diffuses more slowly, resulting in a moderate hardness, and the process is less likely to damage the sword.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Water hardness is measured by the milligrams of calcium carbonate per liter of water(mg/L).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardness
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That said, the market has become more uncertain over the last few months, and employers may use that to claim hardship and deny raises.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Aim to move past hardships and cultivate a different dynamic.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
24 Apr. 2025
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But for the most part, people don’t get the severity.—
Miranda Mullings and Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The student's friends took her to a nearby apartment to rest after the fall, not realizing the severity of her injuries.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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In March, three high-profile women streamers were stalked while streaming at the Santa Monica Pier, igniting a conversation about the dangers and difficulties of being so visible in a world increasingly dominated by misogyny.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mixed Performance Metrics: While PepsiCo has seen modest revenue growth (averaging 5% over the past three years) and retains a moderate operating margin of 14%, the latest quarterly outcomes underscore the difficulties of reconciling volume reductions with pricing power in the current landscape.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Hardness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardness. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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