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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
chrysanthemums are hardy enough to survive a light frost the settlers of the Old West were a hardy lot
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
hardy souls who pioneered new paths into outer space
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Recent Examples of hardy
But proteins are hardier than DNA, so scientists can use them to gather information about fossils from much longer ago.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 July 2025
Elsewhere, planting hardy and heat-tolerant plants in your garden can significantly reduce the maintenance needed during the summer.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Since then, scientists and web denizens alike have questioned the possibility of whether these hardy microscopic animals that can survive extreme temperatures, radiation, and other pressures might have survived the crash and the harsh conditions of the moon.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
Now, experts say two species of invasive fire ants found in the United States are crossbreeding, creating an even nastier and hardier bug.
—Gareth McGrath, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 July 2025
Elsewhere, planting hardy and heat-tolerant plants in your garden can significantly reduce the maintenance needed during the summer.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Since then, scientists and web denizens alike have questioned the possibility of whether these hardy microscopic animals that can survive extreme temperatures, radiation, and other pressures might have survived the crash and the harsh conditions of the moon.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
Now, experts say two species of invasive fire ants found in the United States are crossbreeding, creating an even nastier and hardier bug.
—Gareth McGrath, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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The immolation of the Bronx was all the more staggering because, a generation before, it had been filled with upwardly mobile residents in sturdy homes.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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For five rounds, Chimaev rag-dolled a massive and sturdy champion in Dricus Du Plessis en route to a decisive victory (50-44 x3).—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Expedition crews are often leading Zodiac cruises or landing for hiking excursions in places none of them have ever been before, giving an exceptionally adventurous feel to outings.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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But more adventurous viewers will find this an occult drama unusually rich in distinctive aesthetic and offbeat tonal rewards.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Today this material can seal pipes and brave the ocean.—
Andrea Tamayo,
Scientific American,
8 Aug. 2025
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Lucio — leggy, brave, sturdy in the challenge — is probably more appropriate as a reference point.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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After challenging hikes through Zion's rugged terrain, there is nothing more healing than relaxing in waters that remind us of Iceland's Blue Lagoon, the Dead Sea, or Japan's Hokkaido Island.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shot on location across Cape Town and the Western Cape, the production embraces a rugged, sun-drenched aesthetic.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Selby has lived a big, courageous life, and that largesse is evident on every page, in the form of the rigor and curiosity of the narrative voice.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Now more than ever, Uncle Sam will be looking for courageous insiders to step forward to ensure that the promise to treat disease doesn’t become an opportunity to fleece taxpayers instead.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Yermak’s been a pivotal conduit for Ukraine in negotiating with the U.S. and its European allies, particularly in pushing for tougher sanctions on Russia.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Leaves harvested after flowering may be tough and bitter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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What if our children could grow up with fearless inventiveness?—
Evan J. Schwartz,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This is only a glimpse of the immense talent and variety within the scene, but showcases the fearless artistry that defines this community.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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