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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
Leyland Cypress Leyland cypresses (Cupressus × leylandii) are popular, fast-growing, hardy hedges for privacy screening.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Many of the most popular houseplants — from trendy peace lilies to hardy snake plants — contain compounds that are toxic to cats and dogs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Here are five hardy, low-maintenance plants that any novice gardener can easily plant and care for.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
If plants have fully died from the weather, consider replacing them with something more hardy or be ready to protect them next winter.
—Wayne Hobbs, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Many of the most popular houseplants — from trendy peace lilies to hardy snake plants — contain compounds that are toxic to cats and dogs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Here are five hardy, low-maintenance plants that any novice gardener can easily plant and care for.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
If plants have fully died from the weather, consider replacing them with something more hardy or be ready to protect them next winter.
—Wayne Hobbs, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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The team-captain label and All-American honors help, but the real selling points are Schrauth’s sturdy frame, strong hands and a physical style that works in tight quarters.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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In an untitled work from 1995, a cluster of sturdy wagons sits at the edge of a frozen lake, a site where her family of peripatetic horse traders often camped.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Immortalized by Mark Twain, the Mississippi River is a symbol of America’s adventurous spirit.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The project increases Georgia’s already strong presence in the growing defense industry.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Her story reminds me that change often begins with one brave person willing to challenge the status quo.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear intention, then take a brave step before distractions crowd in.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Netflix’s bracingly nasty action-thriller Apex is a fine addition, plonking the star down in a rugged Australian landscape and throwing nature’s formidable might at her while stirring a psychotic serial killer into the mix.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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For Grylls, however, the attire is a uniform for a job that bridges the gap between A-list glamour and rugged human experience.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Of all the courageous figures in the Great Migration, the Pullman Porters of Chicago surely stand alone.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many of them relied on courageous individuals who have taken leaps of faith and shared information, sometimes at real personal risk.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2026
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That's a tough ask given that this isn't the first time the network's credibility has come into question.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Another tough one, all having to do with writer friends and boundaries (or the lack thereof).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cox always had a chip on his shoulder, but also seemed invincible — and fearless.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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From a legacy icon to a comeback story to one of the game’s most fearless dressers, the lineup reads like a brand deck designed to bridge generations.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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