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

But what was most impressive from the Bruin signal caller was his resilience and toughness on the field.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Having fewer practices has been an obstacle, but it’s also built toughness, according to Kates.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of toughness

Noun

The fitness center is top-notch, with heart rate monitoring and LCD screen treadmills, strength-training machines, free weights, and a Kinesis® exercise wall.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Populism, distilled from the witches’ brew of 1893, only attained its full strength closer to the end of the century.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 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

The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your work and rest zones, making concentration, motivation, or stamina feel less reliable than usual.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
The skill isn’t spreadsheets or KPIs but having the stamina to defund something that’s quietly working, then sit with the people who built and loved it.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of stamina

Noun

As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

And social media is inundated with questions about the 80-year-old president's health and vitality, spurred by pictures of his bruised hands or video clips of him appearing to fall asleep in meetings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
And social media is inundated with questions about the 80-year-old president’s health and vitality, spurred by pictures of his bruised hands or video clips of him appearing to fall asleep in meetings.

— Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of vitality

Noun

Skytrax says the awards measure areas including cabin service, seat comfort, food and beverages, cleanliness, entertainment and other aspects of the passenger experience.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026

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