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
The electroporation setting helps thick moisturizers and masks sink into the skin, while the gentle microcurrent acts like Pilates for facial muscles, boosting firmness instantly and over time.
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
With continued use over time, the Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum helps improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Opt for Two Mattresses If a fully separate bedroom is not the goal, popping in another mattress can make a primary bedroom work for a couple with different mattress firmness preferences, Bandstra says.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Photos of the athletes are taken using an AI model to find the right fit of length and firmness of the mattress.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
This helps to preserve skin firmness and manage wrinkles.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 Jan. 2026
Additional peptides target firmness and fine lines, while ingredients such as sodium hyaluronate help the skin maintain hydration.
—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
Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
With continued use over time, the Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum helps improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Opt for Two Mattresses If a fully separate bedroom is not the goal, popping in another mattress can make a primary bedroom work for a couple with different mattress firmness preferences, Bandstra says.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Photos of the athletes are taken using an AI model to find the right fit of length and firmness of the mattress.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
This helps to preserve skin firmness and manage wrinkles.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 Jan. 2026
Additional peptides target firmness and fine lines, while ingredients such as sodium hyaluronate help the skin maintain hydration.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
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Your decisiveness invites others to join you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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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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Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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And right now, California’s energy transition is failing the very people it’s supposed to help — working- and middle-class families — because it is being driven more by mandates and hope than by realism, reliability, and affordability.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The pitchers on which the Padres will likely base such a determination are Michael King, who pitched just 73⅓ innings in 15 starts last season due to a nerve impingement near his throwing shoulder and knee inflammation, and Joe Musgrove, who did not pitch in ‘25 after Tommy John surgery.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stakes are high for the landmark meeting, which could cement the relative stability between the world’s two biggest economies that emerged after a Xi-Trump meeting in South Korea last fall.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Calls and texts related to housing stability are up more than 103% and rental assistance inquiries increased 235%.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, the council did not make any comments about its decision during a special meeting with a single item to approve of the new contract.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s no need to book a table here, as all four restaurants reserve a space for residents, ideal for my often last-minute dining decisions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Your strength lies not in not needing anyone, but in consciously choosing with whom to move forward.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clearer information on the strength, track, and timeline of the storm will become more available later today into Friday as computer models are able to better sample the pieces of energy that will merge into this developing coastal storm.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Villa Park has impressed with its resolve in Division 1.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sharif reaffirmed the government’s resolve to eliminate terrorism and said the nation stands with its armed forces in the fight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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