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Recent Examples of hardiness
Their hardiness comes from their ability to handle temperature extremes.
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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
Apply a fertilizer high in potassium to improve winter hardiness before the first frost.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Apply a fertilizer high in potassium to improve winter hardiness before the first frost.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardiness
Noun
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My toughness, my competitive spirit, my desire to win.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Carolina had skill and speed but lacked obvious toughness, so the Hurricanes sent a late, conditional draft pick to Philadelphia for modern-day enforcer Nicolas Deslauriers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The courage of our convictions and the strength to embody them.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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These fibers combine electrical resistivity suitable for Joule heating with exceptional strength and relatively high thermal conductivity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But for Mann, the new militarized zone could take away some of the thrill of hiking from Mexico to Canada and the idealized ruggedness of the experience.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Off-road SUVs The hottest SUV these days is one that exudes ruggedness and toughness; consumers cannot get enough of these utes, even though so few actually go off-roading.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The scrutinizing and psychoanalyzing continues like Luka Doncic screaming at the refs — incessantly, and with impressive stamina.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Beats Earbuds Deal The Beats Studio Buds + earbuds are engineered for those who refuse to compromise on sound or stamina.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, stocks rebounded with vigor and were back to their old highs by August — the fastest recovery of its kind in history.—
Greg Iacurci,Annie Nova,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The quick-growing perennial has a strong rebloom and overall great vigor, adding interest to the garden all summer long.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Against this backdrop, the most striking thing about Dreamers in Exile is its liberated vitality.—
Brian Howe,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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Schulze will lead the city’s efforts to attract and retain businesses, support commercial development, and strengthen partnerships that drive long-term economic vitality in Vista, the release states.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Weds, March 4 The Elk Grove kabob grill was issued a citation by county inspectors for issues with food temperatures and cleanliness.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Let’s dive into the surprising ways that certain everyday habits, intended for cleanliness, could be doing more harm than good for our pets.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Hardiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardiness. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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