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Recent Examples of hardy Foliage remains evergreen in locations where plants are winter hardy. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025 Balancing hardy explorer capabilities with a design that’s fresh and elegant, the brand new M will be a hot topic at the upcoming show. Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Daffodil flowers are very cold-hardy, but the blossoms will be damaged if temperatures drop below the mid-20s. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025 With little care, my hardy plant has made it almost three years. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hardy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
Adjective
  • It’s also loaded with features like USB passthrough and a sturdy wrist rest.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
  • Best Minimalist Pick: Kuru Flex Via Kuru may specialize in sturdy, supportive shoes—but that doesn’t mean all of its pairs feel clunky.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • In a remarkable twist, Max disembarks the boat and visits his twin brother on land, who turns out to be a less adventurous version of Max.
    Claire Franken, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The brand defines its culture by its people, of course, as adventurous, disciplined, and especially thrilled by the heyday of World Cup soccer stars like Diego Maradona.
    Simon Mainwaring, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The National Police Office will fully take care of the benefits and welfare of the families of the 5 brave policemen.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Holocaust survivor Marian Turski warned us all to be vigilant against indifference for good reason: turning inward at times of strife prevents us from being brave and leads to the exploitation of the vulnerable.
    Robert Williams, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Premiering April 20 on Nat Geo and streaming April 21 on Disney+ and Hulu, the three-part series is a visual triumph made possible by engineering grit, field science, and the kind of rugged tech innovation typically reserved for space exploration.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Unveiled at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, this futuristic machine is built to handle rugged terrain with ease, combining cutting-edge robotics and sustainable energy.
    Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.
    Neerja Bhatia, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Originally bred as herding dogs, German shepherds earned the reputation of being affectionate, courageous and incredibly loyal.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s symbolism there—all that tough, hard-to-crack shell hiding a shining pearl—that lends itself well to a tattoo.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Novak has quietly become the best and toughest story on tour.
    Brody Miller, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Known for their fearless improvisation and genre-defying performances, the trio’s performance in a hall, on the grounds of a former convent, was a 45-minute, intense, non-stop wall of sound.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Beyoncé's energy has always radiated the passionate, headstrong spirit of this Fire sign, whether in her performances or her fearless business ventures.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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