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
Collagen is the structural protein that gives skin its firmness and elasticity.
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
These models shift smoothly between firmness levels.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Finally, seedless types are bred specifically for flesh firmness.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Fresh blueberries last longer when refrigerated at around 40ºF, which helps preserve their firmness and reduces bacterial growth.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 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
Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
These models shift smoothly between firmness levels.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Finally, seedless types are bred specifically for flesh firmness.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Fresh blueberries last longer when refrigerated at around 40ºF, which helps preserve their firmness and reduces bacterial growth.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
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But Pressure is less a war story, rapt with the hysteria of battlefield deeds, than an intense exposition on the human capacity to tolerate uncertainty at a time when decisiveness is an imperative for action.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The encounter is ostensibly intended to demonstrate the kind of ruthless decisiveness that Eisenhower would have needed in wartime.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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Our findings raise concern about the reliability of the journal for informing health policy.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The other market prioritizes governance, integration depth, and operational reliability in environments where AI failures carry regulatory, financial, or operational consequences.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Frustrated at the lack of evidence and feeling the heat of the gutter press, their determination to hone in on their sole suspect would be laughable if not for the catastrophic consequences.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Deborah’s determination to perform at Madison Square Garden takes the crew to New York City.—
Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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This dynamic is increasingly evident elsewhere across Eurasia and Africa, where Russian operations undermine French and American long-term commercial and strategic interests, and threaten local African geopolitical stability.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The robot then trains through reinforcement learning, repeatedly refining its performance via trial and error to improve stability, accuracy, and execution quality.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Whether the Browns made the right decision will ultimately be determined on the field.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Warsh's personnel decisions will be closely scrutinized.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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At the same time, a 12-month clinical trial out of Penn State just confirmed that eating prunes daily can help preserve bone strength in postmenopausal women.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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But strength and resilience aren't just themes in her magazine.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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When to See a Doctor For the vast majority of new parents, dry skin is a temporary, frustrating nuisance that resolves as your hormones stabilize and your body adjusts to its new rhythm.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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The March train breakdown strengthened the resolve of city officials to create an alternative people-moving system as soon as possible by repurposing the tunnel, Johnston said.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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