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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
If plants have fully died from the weather, consider replacing them with something more hardy or be ready to protect them next winter.
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Wayne Hobbs, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
The second-year forward has been notably hardy in his Bulls tenure, playing every game this season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Researchers tested whether a hardy bacterium could endure the crushing pressures generated when a space rock slams into a planet and ejects debris into space.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Depending on the species purchased, your plants may or may not be hardy outside.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
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Wayne Hobbs, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
The second-year forward has been notably hardy in his Bulls tenure, playing every game this season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Researchers tested whether a hardy bacterium could endure the crushing pressures generated when a space rock slams into a planet and ejects debris into space.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Depending on the species purchased, your plants may or may not be hardy outside.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Choose varieties that produce long, sturdy stems and blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Where filmmakers from Germany and around the world present their work freely to our endlessly adventurous audiences.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gabon This is a beach for the adventurous.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tokyo has shown no interest in military involvement, but some experts believe the conflict could bolster Takaichi's push for a stronger military and expanded weapons sales.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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But some brave souls, instead of looking away, step into the fray.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Facebook, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office touted the arrest as a brave win.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Make sure to balance class with rustic touches for the perfect mix of rugged luxury.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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This rugged balance ball is made with anti-burst polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and has a 600-pound weight capacity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The program will highlight the courageous and often overlooked women who played vital roles in the fight for independence.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Witness the cliff-diving ceremony at Kaanapali Beach, a tradition that honors the courageous leap made by King Kahekili in the 18th century.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Finales can be tough, given how viewers chime in on social media.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With the Royals negotiations collapsing with Kansas, the state may be able to get away with a tougher negotiating position.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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May, who also pitched for the Minnesota Twins and Mets, remains a prominent — and often fearless — voice in the MLB community as a content creator.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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His innovative and fearless approach to storytelling continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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