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
Roban had a similar experience, but found the right level of firmness by switching to a more plush Saatva model.
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Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Key ingredients to seek out include ceramides, which repair the skin barrier; peptides, which support firmness; and squalane, which provides lightweight hydration.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Look for key ingredients like ceramides, which repair the skin barrier; peptides, which support firmness; and squalane, which provides lightweight hydration.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
All mattress types are available in a range of firmness, so there isn’t a single firmest type of mattress.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Alcalde explains that red light at 650nm works closer to the surface, stimulating collagen production and supporting skin repair; over time, this translates to improvements in firmness, tone, and radiance.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
This 3-in-1 prograde red light therapy mask can help improve your skin’s firmness, tone and radiance.
—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
And having principles, showing firmness, means staying true to the festival’s tradition.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Key ingredients to seek out include ceramides, which repair the skin barrier; peptides, which support firmness; and squalane, which provides lightweight hydration.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Look for key ingredients like ceramides, which repair the skin barrier; peptides, which support firmness; and squalane, which provides lightweight hydration.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
All mattress types are available in a range of firmness, so there isn’t a single firmest type of mattress.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Alcalde explains that red light at 650nm works closer to the surface, stimulating collagen production and supporting skin repair; over time, this translates to improvements in firmness, tone, and radiance.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
This 3-in-1 prograde red light therapy mask can help improve your skin’s firmness, tone and radiance.
—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
And having principles, showing firmness, means staying true to the festival’s tradition.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
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After all, confidence and decisiveness are hallmark traits of executive presence, a quality long sought by boards, taught at top business schools, and used at performance review time as a catch-all descriptor to either promote or shelve C-suite hopefuls.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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This transit favors reliability and structure.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Taken together, these policies amount to a sweeping energy transition imposed from the top down — without a clear plan to maintain reliability or keep costs affordable.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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When the skyscraper where Rayburn and his family lives is destroyed in an explosion, Creasy attempts to regain his military prowess in his determination to protect Rayburn’s rebellious teen daughter Poe (Billie Boullet), who has been targeted by the terrorists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The villain, though, is not Michael Jackson but his father, Joe, whose determination to get his boys out of Gary, Indiana, turns into something more poisonous.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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And even then, the decision could be out of his hands.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Karnišovas’ poor communication skills meant Donovan almost always was the spokesman for management’s decisions, even up to the Jaden Ivey debacle last month.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Simpson doesn’t have the arm strength or size (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) of many top NFL quarterbacks, but the Rams apparently loved his technique and decision-making under pressure.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Songs here that start off surprisingly bracing resolve into big, sleek choruses, the work of firm believers in the power of heroic, high-protein mainstream alt-rock as a salve against encroaching darkness.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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Released in 2020 in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dee returns to Baltimore full of resolve, faith, and a newfound purpose.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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