iron 1 of 3

noun

Definition of ironnext
as in sand

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iron

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adjective

as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty he had an iron determination to succeed in on Wall Street

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iron

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verb

as in to tie

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Recent Examples of iron
Noun
In Westeros, everyone always fights about the Iron Throne—a chair like an iron cowlick, constructed with actual swords seized from vanquished enemies, jutting every which way. — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 One such building—the impressive Art-Nouveau mansion that now houses the Egyptian consulate—sits majestically beside the bay, handsomely showing off its columned façade and ornate wrought-iron railings following a complete restoration in 2010. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Preventing Minnesota from issuing non-iron mining permits to bad actors who have violated specific international laws, such as corruption and bribery or natural resource destruction. — Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026 This non-iron chino pant from Charles Tyrwhitt is guaranteed to always look its best, even with minimal care. — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 6 Mar. 2023
Verb
This refers to how much iron your body uses. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 19 May 2026 Rather than wasting precious vacation time ironing everything in your suitcase, do yourself a favor and check out the savings available on wrinkle-free travel clothes ahead of your next trip. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for iron
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
  1. sand
  2. solid
  3. tie
  4. fortitude
  5. sturdy
  6. truss
  7. grit
  8. strong
Noun
  • Look for oval depressions in sunny patches of sand where grouse took dust baths.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Most are no larger than a particle of dust, or grain of sand.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sand
Adjective
  • Rookie kicker Trey Smack had a solid night, hitting 6-of-7 field goals, and the team introduced live tackling for younger players.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • An open floor plan and exposed solid wood beams set a lovely tone for this beautiful home, as does the vintage wood-burning stove and Dutch-style farm doors.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of solid
Verb
  • Mesa tied it at 1 with a 412-foot homer into right field in the fourth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In a scoreless game in the bottom of the seventh, Didier Fuentes came out of the Braves’ bullpen and worked around a two-out single to keep the game tied.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • But, deciding to still move forward with their round of golf knowing the boss would find out at some point took fortitude.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of fortitude
Adjective
  • Sit toward the front edge of a sturdy chair, hold the sides for support, and lean back slightly while lifting one or both feet a few inches off the floor.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • One track, though, has stood out as an especially sturdy leader.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sturdy
Verb
  • Rolling around inside my coffin would be a gigantic ball of hair trussed by a Möbius strip of fingernail.
    — Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • Identifying this early and applying corrective action (Osmose’s wood preserving chemicals and structural reinforcements like trussing) enables longer lifetimes, thereby preserving capital and minimizing power disruptions.
    — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of truss
Noun
  • The city has a grit to it; everyone moves with a sense of urgency and purpose.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In 2026, the BMW XM is the flagship SUV for consumers in the German market and the XM rises over the competition with grit, power and style.
    — Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of grit
Adjective
  • Indonesia’s Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said August and September are expected to be the most critical months as dry vegetation and strong winds create favorable conditions for fires to spread rapidly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For someone who is dogmatic, or has a strong commitment to evangelism, this may not be satisfactory.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
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“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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