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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
chrysanthemums are hardy enough to survive a light frost the settlers of the Old West were a hardy lot
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
hardy souls who pioneered new paths into outer space
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Recent Examples of hardy
Remember last year’s chart tracking all the ways the Padres were far more hardy than in the highly disappointing 2023 season?
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Spruce trees, which are evergreen conifers related to but not the same as flora like the Douglas fir or pines, are long-living, hardy plants that are well known to exist in some pretty harsh environments.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
Carp are hardy freshwater fish native to Europe and Asia, known for their adaptability to various environmental conditions.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The mountain hydrangea is hardy in zones 6a to 9b and prefers a woodland placement with dappled light.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Spruce trees, which are evergreen conifers related to but not the same as flora like the Douglas fir or pines, are long-living, hardy plants that are well known to exist in some pretty harsh environments.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
Carp are hardy freshwater fish native to Europe and Asia, known for their adaptability to various environmental conditions.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The mountain hydrangea is hardy in zones 6a to 9b and prefers a woodland placement with dappled light.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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And one particular branch has become strapping and sturdy: Dave Roberts.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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The park is now a stop for the more adventurous sightseers, or researchers cataloging the species that call the island home.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Sometimes gratitude came easily, such as when Deb helped their kids, who were picky eaters, become more adventurous.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Many leaders want breakthrough thinking yet fail to set the conditions for people to feel brave enough to contribute.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Despite those scares, Ramon was brave enough to push out and defend in the opposition half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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And on the rugged ninth hole, his tee shot held up in the grass just short of the bunker.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Nance’s experience and rugged style of play were missed.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Last year’s drought conditions that extended into late fall combined with very windy winter conditions and frozen soils were tough for some evergreens.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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But his sharpness increased as the tournament progressed, especially in the semi-final against his toughest opponent on paper, Stephen Nedoroscik.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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