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
Saatva notes that the firmness adjustment is perfect for anyone who has joint pain, is recovering from an injury, or pregnant.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Its curved shape also ensured support for hours on end, courtesy of a balanced approach to firmness and plushness.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Each side can be adjusted to preferred levels of firmness, and the entire unit responds to movement to keep your sleeping experience consistent.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hotel pillows tend to have a medium firmness level, just like hotel mattresses.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
The firmness of the extension also supports P-spot pleasure, as the zone typically responds well to pressure.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Its curved shape also ensured support for hours on end, courtesy of a balanced approach to firmness and plushness.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Each side can be adjusted to preferred levels of firmness, and the entire unit responds to movement to keep your sleeping experience consistent.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hotel pillows tend to have a medium firmness level, just like hotel mattresses.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
The firmness of the extension also supports P-spot pleasure, as the zone typically responds well to pressure.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
Noun
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The decisiveness of Canberra’s actions is a measure of the extremity of Iran’s behavior.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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In those seconds, training and decisiveness matter most.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This architecture allows developers to leverage existing MongoDB drivers and tools while benefiting from PostgreSQL’s reliability and ecosystem.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gas turbines are valued for their efficiency, reliability, and versatility, so they are used in power plants, aviation, and various industrial settings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wolf’s new deal is a testament to his determination.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her strength of character, artistic vision, and fierce determination remain profoundly inspiring today.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allowing the President to unlawfully remove Governor Cook on unsubstantiated and vague allegations would endanger the stability of our financial system and undermine the rule of law.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But residents may also face food insecurity and low housing stability and have poor or fewer community ties with neighbors, West said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What's next The prime minister's resignation came a day after Interior Minister Ramesh Lekhak also announced his decision to step down.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The coach added that he was impressed by his team’s resolve.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs Resilience and resolve are something the Chiefs have been built upon for quite a long time.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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