HARD-SHELL Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

hard-shell

adjective

variants or hard-shelled

Definition of hard-shell

as in hard-line

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Recent Examples of hard-shell The glasses come with a hard-shell snap-shut case and a green USB-C cable. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 The hard-shell design helps protect belongings while remaining comfortable to carry and maneuver. — New Atlas, 22 June 2026 Modern restaurant menus, with the familiar enchiladas and tamales and hard-shell tacos, can resemble Tex-Mex, but never say that to a New Mexican local. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Since the seeds are hard-shelled, germination often requires scarification, that is, weakening of the seeds’ coats by an exterior force in order to encourage water absorption. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hard-shell

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Adjective

Motherland, a hard-line nationalist party, has repeatedly changed its structure and leadership since its start in the early 2000s.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
As Iran’s hard-line regime has given way to an even harder-line one, the Administration has effectively ceded control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most significant waterways.

— Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hard-line

Adjective

The program arrives as aviation faces persistent demand for new pilots.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Rising logistics costs, shrinking margins and persistent supply chain volatility, in particular, are pushing leaders toward agentic AI and machine learning for demand forecasting and inventory placement.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of persistent

Adjective

Western and Asian governments feared the tenacious insurgencies could help foster Islamic extremism in Southeast Asia.

— Teresa Cerojano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Enciso can be the bustling out-ball, the tenacious, front-footed defender and provide the moments of individual brilliance to get Ipswich out of the relegation trouble many anticipate.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of tenacious

Adjective

The new trailer for Paper Tiger transfers this dynamic onto the scene of a rehabilitation project for New York City’s Gowanus Canal, resulting in far graver consequences than a stern talking-to from mom.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Safety researchers have resigned from major companies and issued stern warnings that the advanced technology could pose a risk to the human race, and politicians from across the political spectrum have called for action.

— Kevin Collier, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of stern

Adjective

Researchers have found that a hijacks brain circuit, which to drive increasingly rigid and repetitive behavior.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
The device straps on like a rigid vest, with bands securing the torso, waist, thighs, legs, and feet.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of rigid

Adjective

The previous Democrat to have represented the district is currently Michigan's junior senator, Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and steadfast moderate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Macklemore held steadfast to his position — that the ongoing war in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of thousands of children — and found supporters among the other openers on Sheeran’s tour and his backing band, who dropped out in solidarity.

— Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

The size of these companies has been a seismic change, as has the market’s relentless concentration around tech.

— Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Russia kept up its relentless round-the-clock attacks on the Ukrainian capital, hitting an office block where four people were killed, Zelenskyy said.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of relentless

Adjective

Carriers will often cancel a chunk, if not most of their schedules, during severe winter storms or hurricanes to ensure planes, passengers and crews aren’t out of place, but airlines are still assessing the nor’easter’s potential path and impact.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
With severe weather forecast for Boston, where the Cubs are slated to play three games crucial to the National League playoff seeding, Major League Baseball is looking at several scenarios to make sure the games get played.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

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