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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
It is known for being hardy, drought-tolerant, attractive to pollinators, and best of all, heat-tolerant.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Featuring hardy rubber, this hopper ball can be used indoors or outdoors and comes with a double-handed pump.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
This one is best suited for hardy, curious kids who can handle wet landings, variable weather, and long stretches outside.
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Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Men like Amherst likened the British situation in North America to previous campaigns against hardy, clever, and intractable Indigenous people that had taken centuries: the ancient Roman conquest of Britain, or the English conquest of Ireland.
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Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Featuring hardy rubber, this hopper ball can be used indoors or outdoors and comes with a double-handed pump.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
This one is best suited for hardy, curious kids who can handle wet landings, variable weather, and long stretches outside.
—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Men like Amherst likened the British situation in North America to previous campaigns against hardy, clever, and intractable Indigenous people that had taken centuries: the ancient Roman conquest of Britain, or the English conquest of Ireland.
—
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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While linen and silk are light and airy, some occasions call for a sturdier yet equally breathable option.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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Mixing materials like lace, cotton, and more adventurous fabrics like leather within the same color family adds visual interest without losing the cohesive vibe.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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Its easy sextile to healing Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership supports brave conversations that make room for depth with grace.
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Austin Nieves, a recent transplant to the area and the man who had brought this brave group together, broke the strained silence by handing out beers.
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In the midst of the rugged match, Sweden lost one of its top players to a non-contact injury.
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The search for Gracie the giraffe, missing in Texas, hit its two-week mark on June 25 as the manager of her ranch is continuing to scour rugged terrain from the ground and sky.
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Although Argentina recovered from the defeat and reached the final, the Cameroon team’s courageous performance has become the stuff of World Cup legend.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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Summer 2026 is having a tough time deciding on this season’s dominating nail trend.
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These are typically low-wage jobs that the healthcare industry writ large has had a tough time recruiting for since the pandemic.
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Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actress, activist, and fitness pioneer, Fonda captivated audiences in Barbarella with fearless fashion, futuristic beauty, and unforgettable blonde hair.
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The challenger plays free, takes the shot, and converts the lopsided stakes into the kind of fearless performance the incumbent literally cannot produce, because the incumbent has too much to protect.
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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