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
There was another speech, from Raquel Robles, a writer and activist in HIJOS (Sons and Daughters for Identity and Justice Against Forgetfulness and Silence), whose steady firmness was remarkable, almost severe.
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Mariana Enriquez
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
To keep skin calm and supported, it’s infused with niacinamide (vitamin B3) to brighten and soothe, plus peptides help improve firmness over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
The performance velvet upholstery is soft to the touch and the seat has just the right amount of firmness to keep you from sinking in.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
This Crème de La Mer Face Cream is no doubt the brand’s hero offering, aiming to soothe irritation, boost elasticity, reverse the loss of facial firmness, and treat sun damage — all with just a pearl-sized application, morning and night.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
All three fragrance-free products hydrate for 48 hours and visibly improve skin firmness in four weeks and activate the skin’s moisture barrier for more hydrated skin in one week.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Via a cocktail of vitamin C and the antioxidant properties of ferulic acid and vitamin E, this Vogue Verified vitamin C serum delivers environmental protection, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves firmness, and brightens.
—Akili King, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
This serum, which uses moisturizer proxylane to increase elasticity and firmness, is worth the splurge.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 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
Mariana Enriquez
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
To keep skin calm and supported, it’s infused with niacinamide (vitamin B3) to brighten and soothe, plus peptides help improve firmness over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
The performance velvet upholstery is soft to the touch and the seat has just the right amount of firmness to keep you from sinking in.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
This Crème de La Mer Face Cream is no doubt the brand’s hero offering, aiming to soothe irritation, boost elasticity, reverse the loss of facial firmness, and treat sun damage — all with just a pearl-sized application, morning and night.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
All three fragrance-free products hydrate for 48 hours and visibly improve skin firmness in four weeks and activate the skin’s moisture barrier for more hydrated skin in one week.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Via a cocktail of vitamin C and the antioxidant properties of ferulic acid and vitamin E, this Vogue Verified vitamin C serum delivers environmental protection, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves firmness, and brightens.
—Akili King, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
This serum, which uses moisturizer proxylane to increase elasticity and firmness, is worth the splurge.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
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Still, the decisiveness with which Nix delivered the ball, trusting both the protection in front of him and what his eyes were seeing with the defense, was encouraging.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The impact of synthetic users revolves around speed and decisiveness.—
Dmytro Spilka,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If Okoro plays his cards right (and follows through on his jumper), Josh Giddey should improve his reliability as an offensive player.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The new method could improve the safety and reliability of future nuclear reactors.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Loosely based on the life of ping-pong great Marty Reisman, the film stars Timothée Chalamet as the fictional Marty Mauser, a table tennis wiz coming up in 1950s New York City with the hyper-determination to become a world champion.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Bichette was ruled out for the ongoing series against the Yankees and the team has yet to reveal an official determination for any potential future playoff rounds.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Look no further than fuel costs over the last month to demonstrate the stability in the market.—
washinton examiner staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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For a company that has prided itself on organizational stability throughout Cook’s tenure, the simultaneous departure of multiple senior executives marks a significant shift.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hanke hastens to add that the administration hasn’t made any definitive decision on whether to back the strategy.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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There will be debates, for months, about manager Rob Thomson’s decision to ask Bryson Stott to bunt against a lefty reliever with no outs and the tying run on second base in the ninth inning.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Linebacker Zaire Franklin could not care less about the Colts’ strength of schedule.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Another important strength of the category may look at first like a contradiction.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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That resolve was echoed across Grand Blanc throughout the week, as people scrambled for ways to do something, anything to help.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Fanilo, a 21-year-old medical student in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo who has been taking part in the demonstrations, said the government's handling of the protests has only strengthened the youth's resolve.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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