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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
The extension recommends moving hardy seedlings outdoors and planting seeds for beets, turnips, and carrots during the last week of February.
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Popular, hardy, and easy to care for freshwater fish.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
This hardy perennial grows in dappled light or full shade.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
There are hundreds of different varieties available in the U.S. with less than 15 that are hardy in zones 6.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Popular, hardy, and easy to care for freshwater fish.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
This hardy perennial grows in dappled light or full shade.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
There are hundreds of different varieties available in the U.S. with less than 15 that are hardy in zones 6.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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Better Homes & Gardens Ezra Outdoor Adirondack Chair There are few chairs more classic and durable than an Adirondack chair, and this under-$200 sturdy option is one to add to your front porch, deck, or backyard.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of the world’s sturdiest planes, a C-130, was on standby at Rawalpindi air base to ferry the body to the man’s village.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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The fire sign is a direct, bold, fiery, passionate force to be reckoned with, which is ideal for anyone who dreams of an adventurous, perhaps even globetrotting affair.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Royal Caribbean Best for adventurous couples cruises Couples cruises on Royal Caribbean are affordable, packed with fun things to do on board, and sail to romantic destinations.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The sport, therefore, has a strong relationship with the military, with troops in such environments regularly skinning up mountains before skiing back down.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bravo to ProPublica for asking for those letters, and bravo to the children brave enough to write them.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The dynamic Sun in your 11th House of Friendship engages with therapeutic Chiron in your 1st House of Identity, inviting brave shares within your social circles.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The group was returning to the trailhead at the end of its three-day excursion when the deadly incident occurred in rugged, ungroomed terrain near the Pacific Crest Trail.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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On land, day hikers and rugged overnight campers take in colorful endemic birds, island foxes, and a striking landscape.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Their courageous action continues to pay off today.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Do not just complain and comply, but engage in courageous resistance for liberty and justice for all.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Takaichi has proposed tougher policies on immigration and foreigners, something that resonates with a growing frustration in Japan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bryant was tough to stop and scored nine of her 23 points in the first quarter.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Isabel was fearless, Atkin thought.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Kit is blind to Deano’s circumstances and is drawn to his friend’s energy and fearless worldview.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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