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as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
lost weight only after a cast-iron adherence to his diet
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
he has a cast-iron faith in his innate ability to overcome any adversity that life might throw against him
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Recent Examples of cast-iron
Each oceanfront room features a balcony looking out toward a towering haystack rock in the sea, plus gas fireplaces, pillow-top mattresses, and cast-iron soaking tubs.
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Opponents also say that many chefs rely on the nonstick pans, and that extra butter and oil used for carbon-steel and cast-iron pans will have more of a health impact than PFAS.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Sure, the basic Coleman ($65) gets the job done, but the cast-iron burners of the Cascade are so much nicer and more durable.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
The top loft of the 1903 cast-iron Soho building hadn’t been touched in three decades.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Oct. 2025
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Opponents also say that many chefs rely on the nonstick pans, and that extra butter and oil used for carbon-steel and cast-iron pans will have more of a health impact than PFAS.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Sure, the basic Coleman ($65) gets the job done, but the cast-iron burners of the Cascade are so much nicer and more durable.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
The top loft of the 1903 cast-iron Soho building hadn’t been touched in three decades.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast-iron
Adjective
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Many residents favor stricter enforcement of immigration rules but have qualms about the current process.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ben Mead, managing director of Hohenstein Americas, the largest provider of testing for Oeko-Tex, says some limitations are so strict that even contamination on the machinery from previous runs can show up in testing.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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,
3 Nov. 2025
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The shearling is still fluffy, and the soles are sturdy.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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All in all, even a moderate approach was like 12-hours of rigorous cardio.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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His label pioneered the industry’s intensive training system, recruiting performers as young as elementary school age and putting them through years of rigorous preparation.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When temperatures drop well below 0, less cold-hardy azaleas could be killed back to the ground.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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The storm hardy island could feel some of the storm’s outer bands, and officials have issued a hurricane warning for the island.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sleepy Hollow’s rigid norms and rules are all ultimately just Sharon’s very strong preferences.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The two-inch-thick seat cushion will provide ample support, and the contoured mesh back will bend to your weight, unlike rigid models made from leather or upholstery.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Smith said Thursday in a news release that Stubblefield leaves behind a legacy of strong, principled leadership.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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Toklas went on to fiercely uphold the author’s legacy, honoring Stein’s apparent desire to be understood while at the same time respecting her equally strong wish to remain elusive.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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The back end of the bullpen is stout, yet the lineup is dreadfully short.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Collins has been one of the more stout edge defenders in his five years in the league, and the Cowboys could desperately use a savvy veteran run defender to contain the edge.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast-iron. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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