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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
Additional peptides target firmness and fine lines, while ingredients such as sodium hyaluronate help the skin maintain hydration.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The formula also includes niacinamide and inulin, a prebiotic that supports the skin microbiome, to enhance firmness, even out skin tone, smooth skin texture, and lock in moisture.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
This skincare base, Pyrpylis adds, allows the foundation to enhance essential skin factors including hydration, suppleness, firmness, elasticity, smoothness and plumpness, while maintaining the performance and finish expected of a high-quality complexion product.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
This product in particular has robust consumer and clinical testing behind it, with 97 percent of subjects showing improvements in fine lines and wrinkles and 100 percent seeing improvement in firmness after four weeks.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
To assess the roots, carefully remove the plant from its pot and examine them for firmness, lightness, and suppleness.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Yet another anti-aging ingredient superhero, peptides are small proteins that comprise collagen—a larger structural protein that’s responsible for skin’s firmness.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Saatva notes that the firmness adjustment is perfect for anyone who has joint pain, is recovering from an injury, or pregnant.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Powered by the brand’s signature TFC8 complex, which has amino acids, vitamins, and lipids, the formula supports skin renewal and helps improve elasticity over time—key concerns when skin starts to look crepey or lose firmness.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The formula also includes niacinamide and inulin, a prebiotic that supports the skin microbiome, to enhance firmness, even out skin tone, smooth skin texture, and lock in moisture.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
This skincare base, Pyrpylis adds, allows the foundation to enhance essential skin factors including hydration, suppleness, firmness, elasticity, smoothness and plumpness, while maintaining the performance and finish expected of a high-quality complexion product.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
This product in particular has robust consumer and clinical testing behind it, with 97 percent of subjects showing improvements in fine lines and wrinkles and 100 percent seeing improvement in firmness after four weeks.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
To assess the roots, carefully remove the plant from its pot and examine them for firmness, lightness, and suppleness.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Yet another anti-aging ingredient superhero, peptides are small proteins that comprise collagen—a larger structural protein that’s responsible for skin’s firmness.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Saatva notes that the firmness adjustment is perfect for anyone who has joint pain, is recovering from an injury, or pregnant.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Powered by the brand’s signature TFC8 complex, which has amino acids, vitamins, and lipids, the formula supports skin renewal and helps improve elasticity over time—key concerns when skin starts to look crepey or lose firmness.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
Noun
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Quiet leaders know when restraint will serve the moment and when decisiveness is necessary.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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While Minshew could return, Reid could consider Marcus Mariota, who started eight games for the Washington Commanders in 2025 and has the mobility and decisiveness Reid likes in a quarterback.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her remarks appear to be a preview of the board's ultimate determination regarding the 2025 crash.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The gifts skiing has given me—not just the joy, but the appreciation for wilderness, the determination and grit and feeling of accomplishment, the ability to talk to random strangers on chairlifts—as a parent, these are as important to instill in her as curiosity and kindness.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The shrub does not provide as much stability to a bank in deep shade.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The bottom half of Detroit’s defense is largely lighter and relatively unproven against playoff pressure, and for a team looking to snap a nine-year playoff drought, a steady option who can take 18-20 minutes next to Ben Chiarot would add stability on the back end.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a decision filed last week in Fulton County Superior Court, District Attorney Fani Willis said there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute Patty Durand for stealing trade secrets, which is a felony.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump, too, downplayed his decision to deploy border czar Tom Homan, who himself is controversial after in 2024 alleging accepting $50,000 in cash from FBI agents pretending to be business executives seeking government, to Minneapolis.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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The relative strength index, or RSI, is a technical indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price moves.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The research relied on metrics covering loneliness, depressive symptoms, memory, and grip strength to gauge physical health.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her third album, Vacancy, documents this sense of resolve.—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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What Lee did not anticipate was the iron resolve, the ferocious tenacity, of the Union defenders.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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