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as in misfortune
bad luck or an example of this
many people came face-to-face with life-altering adversity when the stock market crashed
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as in hardship
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
some overcame all the adversities of the Great Depression and rebuilt their fortunes
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Recent Examples of adversity
Veen’s baseball upbringing featured practically no adversity.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Now even with a chance to still advance to the playoffs, the Heat faces even more adversity in the form of the toughest path to the playoffs among teams still in contention.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Rhea Ripley's journey in WWE leading up to WrestleMania 41 has been marked by both dominance and adversity.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Your journey through rejection is ultimately a story of perseverance, a testament to your ability to transform adversity into opportunity.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Now even with a chance to still advance to the playoffs, the Heat faces even more adversity in the form of the toughest path to the playoffs among teams still in contention.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Rhea Ripley's journey in WWE leading up to WrestleMania 41 has been marked by both dominance and adversity.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Your journey through rejection is ultimately a story of perseverance, a testament to your ability to transform adversity into opportunity.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adversity
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Marking the start of the solar calendar, it’s known for its anything-goes water festivities: Participants armed with water guns, buckets, and hoses splash each other in a symbolic cleansing of sins and washing away of misfortunes that allow a fresh start in the new year.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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But someone’s misfortune is always another bettor’s blessing.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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Holland was attempting a routine landing when the tragedy occurred, and was not performing any stunts, Boggs said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While King's career has been fruitful, she's also experienced tragedy in her personal life.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
26 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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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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“Adversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversity. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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