HARDINESS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

hardiness

noun

Definition of hardiness

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

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Noun

This growth is rooted in the Brunson family's consistent philosophy of mental toughness and collective effort, ensuring the mission remains centered on intrinsic motivation and lasting community impact, independent of on-court accolades.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Washington, Douglas are top WRs Malik Washington, the third-year player who shows toughness and intelligence, and rookie Caleb Douglas, the third-round pick from Texas Tech, have been the best wide receivers.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of toughness

Noun

Loss of muscle strength, medication side effects, neurological conditions, and changes in vision or balance can all affect gait.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026

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Selected four picks behind fellow first-rounder Christian Anderson, who had his moments in Las Vegas as well, Steinbach showed ruggedness and a penchant for playing through contact.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Despite the fact that young women and girls had been welcomed into the organization since 2019, Hegseth seemed to want to restore an older view of Scouting and summer camps, one centered on masculine ideals of ruggedness, individuality and muscular nationalism.

— Derek H. Alderman, The Conversation, 26 June 2026

Definition of ruggedness

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The stamina required to rehearse and perform shows that involve pivoting, marching, carrying large instruments, running, and more can burn more calories than an elliptical workout.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Building the habit That decision-making stamina doesn’t have to come from anywhere complicated.

— Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of stamina

Noun

Lastly, to dull the war-mongering vigor of the Rivermen, Ormund installs small, scared little boys, ripped from their homes, all along the chemin de ronde — a baby human shield for Ser Daeron the Daring’s great army.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
August 8 is 8/8; double eights are an extreme force of nature that adds vigor to our intentions.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
Historically, bloodstone has been used for its healing properties and is often associated with vitality, courage, and strength.

— Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of vitality

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The cycles of illness and deflection at Taylor Farms illustrate a larger problem in the American food safety system, the experts said, which overwhelmingly relies on companies to self-police the cleanliness of their own produce.

— Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Inspectors found issues with unsafe food storage, improper labeling and an overall lack of cleanliness, according to a city of Arlington spokesperson.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleanliness

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