1
as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
a woman of remarkable firmness in the achievement of the goals she has set for herself
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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
test the firmness of the concrete before parking the car on it
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Recent Examples of firmness
Benson points out that cold temperatures (about 40°Fahrenheit) reduce bacterial growth and preserve firmness and prevent spoilage.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Key factors for choosing a mattress include your sleeping position, preferred firmness, and budget.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Smoking accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, which are essential for skin firmness and elasticity.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
In comments carried by Iran’s official state news agency IRNA this morning, Pezeshkian said all rational and diplomatic channels must be used to reduce tensions while maintaining firmness against threats.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Reviewers describe the sofa as one with just enough firmness, so the cushions keep their shape while still feeling comfortable for hours of relaxation.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, components of the report that feed directly into the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures price index, showed more firmness.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
These plump fine lines, increase collagen production, prevent and improve loss of firmness, hydrate, and help with moisture retention.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 14 Apr. 2026
Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Key factors for choosing a mattress include your sleeping position, preferred firmness, and budget.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Smoking accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, which are essential for skin firmness and elasticity.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
In comments carried by Iran’s official state news agency IRNA this morning, Pezeshkian said all rational and diplomatic channels must be used to reduce tensions while maintaining firmness against threats.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Reviewers describe the sofa as one with just enough firmness, so the cushions keep their shape while still feeling comfortable for hours of relaxation.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, components of the report that feed directly into the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures price index, showed more firmness.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
These plump fine lines, increase collagen production, prevent and improve loss of firmness, hydrate, and help with moisture retention.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
Noun
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Adam Wharton, 22, is liked by people at United for his progressive passing and decisiveness on the ball.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Apple gets a new CEO who is expected to bring back Jobs-era decisiveness.—
Menaka Doshi,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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While others chase innovation, the Frontier doubles down on reliability and simplicity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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Core features like automatic bed leveling and workflow automation lack the reliability and clarity needed to fully deliver on their promise, and design choices such as the side-opening doors and plasticky construction detract from what is otherwise a forward-thinking platform.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
Noun
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But part of the reason is that even with our most precise and accurate measurements that lead to a determination of the gravitational constant, those various teams and methods haven’t converged on a single answer.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
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Dean was born in a small town in South Dakota, educated in a one-room schoolhouse, and through grit and determination built a small garbage business into Waste Management — a global company serving multiple continents with over $9 billion in revenue by his retirement.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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One clear choice creates stability.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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One clear choice creates stability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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While Saudi Arabia and OPEC had no immediate reaction, Emirati Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei insisted his country’s decision did not stem from any dispute with its Gulf neighbor.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No Wolves player scored more than 12 points on a night the Spurs’ swarming defense created too much havoc too allow Minnesota to exploit its advantages in size and strength.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Because of my resolve on this, unlike that of our current House leadership, this campaign is also endorsed by Courage for Democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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But a patient pugilist values the muffled thud of shots to the resolve.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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