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
Together, these two powerful ingredients improve overall texture and firmness while delivering a boost of hydration—an essential for healthy-looking skin.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
There are, in fact, plenty of the best Korean skin care for aging skin products designed to address fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, dark spots, and loss of elasticity.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
The Pro Collagen Marine Cream with SPF 30 is the ultimate 3-in-1 anti-wrinkle moisturizer that improves hydration and firmness while protecting skin from sun exposure.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The multiple firmness options are the most notable luxury details, including plush pillow top offering.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Rivian's driving profiles are extremely specific and deliver ride firmness and smoothness that cater to different terrain types.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Wax coatings on grocery store apples help preserve their freshness, firmness, and moisture during storage and transportation.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Belgium condemns antisemitism with the greatest firmness.
—Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Some people may need a bit more firmness.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
There are, in fact, plenty of the best Korean skin care for aging skin products designed to address fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, dark spots, and loss of elasticity.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
The Pro Collagen Marine Cream with SPF 30 is the ultimate 3-in-1 anti-wrinkle moisturizer that improves hydration and firmness while protecting skin from sun exposure.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The multiple firmness options are the most notable luxury details, including plush pillow top offering.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Rivian's driving profiles are extremely specific and deliver ride firmness and smoothness that cater to different terrain types.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Wax coatings on grocery store apples help preserve their freshness, firmness, and moisture during storage and transportation.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Belgium condemns antisemitism with the greatest firmness.
—Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Some people may need a bit more firmness.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
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The challenge is balancing decisiveness with collaboration, and speed with thoughtful input.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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Your decisiveness invites others to join you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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By enabling machines to create and verify their own records at the point of operation, the technology offers a new method for ensuring the reliability and accountability of autonomous systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Although efforts to stop the measure from appearing on the ballot on April 21 have failed, the state Supreme Court has already said the legal determination of whether the amendment is constitutional will be decided in court after voting has taken place.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Golden Hawks put their heart and determination on display again Tuesday, coming back from a 14-point, third-quarter deficit to beat Leuzinger, 61-56, in the CIF Southern California Regional Division III championship game at El Dorado High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iran’s collapse is a black mark against China’s sales pitch to the international community that its sphere of influence can provide safety and stability outside the West.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, HostArmada is powered by a virtual cloud infrastructure with greater stability and faster data retrieval than conventional HDD and SSD servers.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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This doesn’t end the decisions the Panthers will have to make along the offensive line, however.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 4-1 zoning decision comes after nearly a year of CoreCivic arguing in court that it should be allowed to reopen its facility without a permit.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The courage of our convictions and the strength to embody them.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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These fibers combine electrical resistivity suitable for Joule heating with exceptional strength and relatively high thermal conductivity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The news did not change Democrats' resolve to force operational changes within the department through the spending bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The collaborative work poured into this multi-agency operation is a testament to our resolve to turn the tide.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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