flushness

noun

Definition of flushnessnext
as in strength

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  1. strength
  2. toughness
  3. flush
  4. ruggedness
  5. vigor
  6. stamina
  7. vitality
  8. bloom
Noun
  • That was only possible due to the strength of Ossoff and Cooper, who both raised gobs of money and put away their opponents weeks ago.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In Ossoff, Democrats were buoyed by a candidate who won respect at home even from some Republican officials for the strength of his constituent services.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Jovic embodies the physical toughness, motor and grit on both sides of the floor that the Bruins lacked the past two seasons.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • While the motivation of Richardson’s efforts towards the win can be traced to a pre-game text, Orlando’s overall persistence and toughness Friday night goes back months under new coach Sean Sweeney.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of toughness
Noun
  • The fading flowers leave behind showy rose-red, petal-like bracts that look like a second flush of flowers.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The guise of a youthful flush In those early episodes, Cathy’s makeup had to mirror her hair’s equally nonthreatening appearance, so a fresh, skin-first look was important.
    — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of flush
Noun
  • His upside hinges on his ruggedness as a tackler and his feel in zone coverages.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is the most capable smartwatch in Samsung's lineup, justifying its premium price with massive upgrades in endurance, screen visibility, and ruggedness.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruggedness
Noun
  • Ultimately, the United States must remember that its external competitiveness will flow from its internal vigor.
    — Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Many markets listed on bet365 offer competitive odds and lower vigor.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Even so, pairing protein with carbohydrates can help smooth out post-meal swings while supporting overall morning stamina.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In a world where students are averaging seven and a half hours a day on screens and attention spans are waning, Connecticut teachers say that students’ reading stamina and comprehension are declining.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • The Lab is built on the understanding that the health of the Arno Basin is linked to the well-being of its local communities, the vitality of its ecosystems, and the economic activities that depend on them.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The history of organic abstraction that runs through Jean Arp and Henry Moore is unimaginable without the inner vitality of Brancusi’s rounded shapes.
    — Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • This is the best time to remove dead blooms and gently shape the shrub by trimming its branches.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Consider taking out a few roses in dense beds to make way for a steppingstone path through the blooms.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bloom
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“Flushness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushness. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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