as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
he had an iron determination to succeed in on Wall Street
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Recent Examples of iron
Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
One large red bell pepper contains more than the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C, which increases iron absorption.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
However, Boone is confident that Volpe will iron things out without having to send him down to Triple-A.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2021
For my anti-iron lifestyle, the Nori is a clear winner.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
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Adjective
Abramite says a triple-barrel waving iron is best for adding this texture to straight hair.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
One large red bell pepper contains more than the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C, which increases iron absorption.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Each item was then tagged, ironed, and inspected again.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
However, Boone is confident that Volpe will iron things out without having to send him down to Triple-A.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Following its acquisition by Marks & Spencer in 1988, Brooks Brothers gradually tweaked its most famous offering, introducing non-iron fabrics, slimmer fits and a lined and fused collar.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2021
For my anti-iron lifestyle, the Nori is a clear winner.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Adjective
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Dunbar’s speed presented problems for Benbrook’s defense, and Slater credited them for a well-rounded, solid performance.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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The back half of the New York Film Festival delivered a secret screening of a solid Academy Award contender, the box office smacked down a Venice Film Festival award winner, and two major contenders in the acting fields up and switched their categories.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That vessel was one of three Philippine fisheries bureau boats that were part of a patrol near Sandy Cays, a group of sand bars lying within what Manila claims are Thitu's territorial waters.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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My line in the sand here is $3,900 which was resistance in the first half of the year prior to the August breakout.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kreider’s second goal of the game, with 51 seconds left, tied the game, and his two goals were his first since signing with Anaheim after playing 13 seasons with the New York Rangers.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Bryton and Jahaira tied the knot in March, and their date of separation is listed as June, three months after the ceremony.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Red Mass is a Catholic Mass that celebrates the start of the judicial year and offers prayers for wisdom, counsel, and fortitude for judges, lawyers and public officials.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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So, how does a dancer build the stamina, endurance, and mental fortitude needed to push through a slew of performances?—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Gloss Bridge trussed the look up more with a wet effect gloss, using Gloss Luxe in shade 01 Disclosure.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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While all of this is going on, Lasher is being trussed for his wedding to his one true love.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Summit kept up the strong play as its defense forced and recovered a fumble from Dallas Simmons.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Murray-Boyles, Jamal Shead and Ja’Kobe Walter should be able to bring that grit to more starter-heavy lineups.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Mayfield is pumping confidence and grit into his team, and that could be a major reason why Shook has placed the Buccaneers passer over passing yards leader Matthew Stafford, and touchdown leader Jared Goff.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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