IRON Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

iron 1 of 3

noun

Definition of iron

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

Further clues can be found in the moon's composition, which reveals a relatively small iron core and lower density. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The Federal-style estate in the city’s South of Broad neighborhood is known for its wrought-iron gates, shaped like swords and crafted by Charleston ironworker Christopher Werner in the mid-19th century. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 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

Obviously, Sincere must now pull Melanie for a chat in order to iron all of this out. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 5 June 2026 This refers to how much iron your body uses. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for iron

Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron

Noun

On muddy gravel between the smokestacks and the water, a forklift held what looked like an enormous sack of sand.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Without natural sand reaching the beaches, high tides and large surf have resulted in entire beaches being covered with water, cutting off access.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of sand

Adjective

From Traditional Craftsmanship to Modern EDC Design The body of Bronze Blossom is crafted from solid bronze, a material known for its durability, warm appearance, and ability to develop a unique patina over time.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Capital One is finally getting credit for a solid quarter, but the debate surrounding the credit card giant's stock is far from settled.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of solid

Noun

But more importantly — and what comes with age — is having the fortitude not to follow them.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
That mental fortitude stood out to Green during a minor-league game in which Voit started 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortitude

Adjective

Denim is a sturdy cotton textile that is woven in a twill pattern, creating a distinctive diagonal rib on the fabric’s surface.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Carrying a large pump spray bottle and a small, sturdy brush, Caitlin Abrams stood before two starkly contrasting graves in a modest cemetery in western Vermont.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 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

Cornbread, barbecue chicken, grits and seasonal market vegetables now showcase Brock’s inventive, soulful cooking — and have brought diners back to the restaurant.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The art of assemblage, a cobbling together of things with glue, glitter, and grit, became a way of life.

— Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of grit

Adjective

Policymakers recognized that American companies needed a stronger reason to invest in innovation.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Meta Platforms, which is pushing its Muse AI agent, lost 7% after reporting stronger revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit fell short.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

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