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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
In addition to carrots, beets, turnips, and parsnips, light freezes prime hardier radishes and rutabagas for sweetening.
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
As will garden pinks, the next most cold-hardy annuals.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Heat-hardy corals off the coast of Broward County escaped a mass bleaching event two years back that devastated much of South Florida’s reef tract.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
With grief comes diminished critical thinking from even the hardiest of privacy diehards.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
As will garden pinks, the next most cold-hardy annuals.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Heat-hardy corals off the coast of Broward County escaped a mass bleaching event two years back that devastated much of South Florida’s reef tract.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
With grief comes diminished critical thinking from even the hardiest of privacy diehards.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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Designed by Hydro Tec, the modern, muscular exterior is characterized by a sturdy steel displacement hull, a distinctive bulbous bow, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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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,
27 Oct. 2025
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Her adventurous spirit never dimmed.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Miguel kick-started his career with his adventurous 2012 debut, Kaleidoscope Dream, an LP that mixed rock, soul, and psychedelia into a freewheeling sound he’s been nuancing ever since, often in music that’s taken on a moodier, more anxious tone.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rockets big man Alperen Şengün was limited to 5-of-18 shooting after a strong season opener in Oklahoma City.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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For those brave scientists who study snakes–aka herpetologists–the mechanics behind the reptiles’ fast fangs are more fascinating than fear-inducing.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX Trail Running Shoes While most hiking shoes have a more rugged, utilitarian look, these Hoka hikers lend more towards stylish.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hokkaido is known for its rugged natural beauty, cold winters and thriving agricultural and seafood industries.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In her latest book, Strong Ground, Brown makes a compelling case that we’re not wired for this level of uncertainty, and risk losing focus on the core values of courageous and sustainable leadership.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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This was a fearless and courageous person.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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Whether or not Takaichi's administration is as tough on immigration issues as her campaign rhetoric suggests, some observers warn that failing to actively invest in and integrate foreign nationals into society will have lasting harm on Asia’s second-largest economy.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Without a consolidation of that vote in the final stretch, Mamdani appears tough to beat.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Loving father, fearless adventurer Chefitz and his wife came to Miami in 1974 for a job at Florida International University for Walli.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Incredibly principled and fearless.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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