hardiness

noun

Definition of hardinessnext
as in toughness

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Recent Examples of hardiness The cold hardiness of muhly grasses ranges from Zone 5 (rose muhly) to Zone 7 (pink muhly and Lindheimer’s muhly). — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026 And there are times when, even experts admit to not doing a thorough cleaning before repotting, based on the hardiness of the plant. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026 Their hardiness comes from their ability to handle temperature extremes. — Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026 Inspired by the hardiness of bumblebees, MIT researchers have developed repair techniques that enable a bug-sized aerial robot to sustain severe damage to the actuators, or artificial muscles, that power its wings—but to still fly effectively. — IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardiness
  1. toughness
  2. strength
  3. ruggedness
  4. stamina
  5. vigor
  6. vitality
  7. cleanliness
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The 9th District is the poorest in the city and residents face an array of challenges, including homelessness, safety and street cleanliness, according to the candidates.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This is not the first time the cleanliness of the hot springs facilities has raised concern.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleanliness

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“Hardiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardiness. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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