hardiness

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Recent Examples of hardiness 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 Some varieties, such as 'Lalandei' (shown here) offer a little more winter hardiness (to Zone 5) and orange-red fruit. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025 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
Noun
  • Known around the league for his immense skill, toughness and intelligence, Dennis was as dominant on the ice as he was beloved off it.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • As Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson recently explained to the San Antonio Express-News, one of the things that immediately stood out about Sweeney was his ability to balance innovation with toughness.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, a 12-month clinical trial out of Penn State just confirmed that eating prunes daily can help preserve bone strength in postmenopausal women.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
  • But strength and resilience aren't just themes in her magazine.
    Mikayla Price, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • This tank is widely considered the greatest tank of World War II (including several German generals) due to its ruggedness, firepower, armor protection, and simple design, which facilitated mass production.
    Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
  • GoPro invented the action camera category and led the pack in video quality and ruggedness for what seemed like forever.
    Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Powershift is trying the 10-furlong distance for the first time, but his pedigree screams stamina.
    Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished.
    Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.
    Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
  • Squish the bags around with vigor and joy.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • As the Moon, planet of intuition, enters your sign, identity and vitality feel refreshed, and your sensitivity becomes a quiet guide rather than a drain.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
  • Joyce Manor broke out of the cookie-cutter second generation punk rock scene in California and is still touring and recording with the vitality of a new band.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • The City of Dilley Water Department conducts monthly independent tests on DIPC's water supply to verify its safety and cleanliness for drinking.
    Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • The categories are safety, cleanliness and frequency and reliability of service, Hahn said.
    City News Service, Daily News, 29 May 2026

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“Hardiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardiness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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