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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
Ruck plays his best friend Cameron, whose luck isn’t exactly as hardy.
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Dan Heching, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Some elephant ears are winter hardy, but some of the fancy varieties need to be lifted and stored for the winter.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
For a taste of Wisconsin winemaking, stop by Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery in Egg Harbor, where Eric and Amy Gale produce rosés, reds, and crisp white wines made from a blend of hardy grapes bred for cold climates.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
But some are hardier than others, particularly when they’re built for bona fide outdoor adventure.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
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Dan Heching, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Some elephant ears are winter hardy, but some of the fancy varieties need to be lifted and stored for the winter.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2025
For a taste of Wisconsin winemaking, stop by Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery in Egg Harbor, where Eric and Amy Gale produce rosés, reds, and crisp white wines made from a blend of hardy grapes bred for cold climates.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
But some are hardier than others, particularly when they’re built for bona fide outdoor adventure.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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The Alchemist became known for his sample-heavy work, often mining disco, soul and R&B records from the 1970s and 1980s for snippets that became the foundations of his sturdy but atmospheric productions.—
Christine Werthman,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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The bottoms have a sturdy rubber sole with traction that grips the ground, which is also helpful for unpredictable fall weather.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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For something more adventurous, Smyril Line runs a weekly ferry between Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Reese wants to skip through the rebuilding process, but doing so has already put Chicago in a position in which building a stronger talent base is going to be much more difficult.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have returned to the streets demanding a brave leadership.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So carefree, fearless, brave and radiant.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Marswalker has rugged wheels in each corner for gripping the steps, as well as a long antenna to sense angles and heights.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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The two largest rams were lying down, seemingly enjoying their cuds and the panorama of Bear Canyon and the rugged San Andres Mountains that stretched beyond them.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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While courageous, essentially relaunching a core strategy would be a terrifying feat for a leader in any arena.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The importance of courageous, firm, honest leadership was reconfirmed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That’s a tough dichotomy to bridge, but the new 2025 911 Carrera GTS achieves it brilliantly.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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The tough stainless steel loops are reinforced and designed to remain rust-free even after years of use, and a three number combination lock will be easy to remember and difficult to crack.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Look, the kid’s obviously fearless.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Turner will play Lara Croft, the fearless British archaeologist who’s always ready to swing into action with her iconic braid flying and dual pistols blazing.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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