CAST-IRON Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

cast-iron

adjective

ˈkast-ˈī(-ə)rn

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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 Lorentzen is partial to cast-iron and wicker pieces and enjoys fusing some contemporary accents into her final setup. —

Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 May 2026 In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. —

Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026 The memorial’s cast-iron boots and shoes represent the thousands of Jews who were lined up and shot at the river’s edge in late 1944 and early 1945. —

Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 The 19th-century façade, original cast-iron columns, and decorative cornices are intact, while the interiors pair a contemporary sensibility with the historic framework. —

Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cast-iron

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If strict fidelity gets in the way, it can be treated as immaterial.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Employees who once rejected office culture are now returning to in-person roles, accepting stricter employer demands, delaying entrepreneurial goals, or remaining in emotionally exhausting workplaces because financial risks feel too high.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026