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as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
the 80-year-old grandmother attributes her hardihood to having eaten a cup of yogurt every day for the past 50 years
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the explorers were driven by an almost reckless hardihood in the face of the unknown
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Recent Examples of hardihood
My father had been a leading Mountaineer and would still maintain the general superiority in skill and hardihood of the Above Boys (his own faction) over the Below Boys (so were they called), of which party his contemporary had been a chieftain.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022
There is little question that Reagan, for all his physical hardihood and strength of will, was no longer up to the task of serving a third term beginning in 1989.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 18 Sep. 2020
And yet Andrew Johnson, with unblushing hardihood, undertook to rule them by his own power alone.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2019
Someone died today in Virginia in a racial terrorist attack, and our President had the audacity, the hardihood to continue to hew to the line of dog whistling racist dogma.
—Angela Helm, The Root, 12 Aug. 2017
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022
There is little question that Reagan, for all his physical hardihood and strength of will, was no longer up to the task of serving a third term beginning in 1989.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 18 Sep. 2020
And yet Andrew Johnson, with unblushing hardihood, undertook to rule them by his own power alone.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2019
Someone died today in Virginia in a racial terrorist attack, and our President had the audacity, the hardihood to continue to hew to the line of dog whistling racist dogma.
—Angela Helm, The Root, 12 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardihood
Noun
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These are piercing, sucking feeders that can reduce plant vigor and lead to some leaf decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Planetary returns reignite things and bring energy and vigor, a refresher that adds zest to our passions and artistry.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s a lot of encouragement and support and courage.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of an atom.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Hayes’ energy, which still seems endless, feeds the team.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Chasing a music of earnest heroism meant not being afraid to run toward ideas that might seem childish or unserious.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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Learning more about Tubman’s heroism, including the River Raid, inspired Towns to produce a series of Tubman quilts, two of which are in the show.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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And the ones in Norway are especially interesting because a lot of them in the north focus on outdoor living, Arctic survival and the use of Alaskan huskies to teach bravery, self-confidence.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Ajax should always be able to bring on youth players with bravery.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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“Hardihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardihood. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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