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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
This 3-in-1 prograde red light therapy mask can help improve your skin’s firmness, tone and radiance.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with this wizardry, the serum mimics the effects of injectables like Botox to improve overall firmness and elasticity, as well as to tighten and lift skin in the short and long term.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
This product was clinically tested and proven to result in improved skin firmness, hyperpigmentation and crow’s feet, deep lines and wrinkles.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
And having principles, showing firmness, means staying true to the festival’s tradition.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Designed to target multiple signs of aging around the eyes—including fine lines and loss of firmness—the formula has a rich, creamy texture that can provide hydration for up to 48 hours.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Medium firmness, medium strength of acceleration.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
The answer can help determine the best support level for hip, shoulder, and spinal alignment—firm for stomach sleepers, soft for side sleepers, and medium firmness for back sleepers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
The set includes four vials, each lasting for a week, and is aimed at improving skin elasticity, firmness, tone, and smoothness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with this wizardry, the serum mimics the effects of injectables like Botox to improve overall firmness and elasticity, as well as to tighten and lift skin in the short and long term.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
This product was clinically tested and proven to result in improved skin firmness, hyperpigmentation and crow’s feet, deep lines and wrinkles.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
And having principles, showing firmness, means staying true to the festival’s tradition.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Designed to target multiple signs of aging around the eyes—including fine lines and loss of firmness—the formula has a rich, creamy texture that can provide hydration for up to 48 hours.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Medium firmness, medium strength of acceleration.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
The answer can help determine the best support level for hip, shoulder, and spinal alignment—firm for stomach sleepers, soft for side sleepers, and medium firmness for back sleepers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
The set includes four vials, each lasting for a week, and is aimed at improving skin elasticity, firmness, tone, and smoothness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
Noun
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The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, and the head of Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, have been models of clarity, calm, and decisiveness.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Beyond his onstage excellence, Grady runs our props department with remarkable effectiveness and decisiveness.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The City of Fort Worth says the work is focused on repairing deteriorating concrete along a high-traffic corridor to improve safety and reliability.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The construction is part of a $93 million rehabilitation project that aims to improve safety, traffic flow and reliability for the more than 167,000 vehicles that use the expressway each day.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The original footage showed something remarkable — dogs acting with coordination, loyalty, and determination that stunned viewers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cloverleaf is waiting for final determination from Evergy about how much power the site would be able to use, which could impact the number of jobs.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other academic research finds that communication about money can lead to greater marital satisfaction and stability.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Olsson and Garden set a deadline in the summer for a point at which Olsson wouldn’t take any more calls, providing the time and space to make her decision without noise.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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His teammates often marvel at his strength both in the weight room and in team drills.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Freshman pitcher Raquel Pineda impressed in the circle, the defense produced several sparkling plays and the Mariners showed their resolve to edge Cypress 2-1 at Pacifica High.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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John Castle’s journey, full of one existential calamity after another, would challenge any human’s resolve.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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