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
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
On top of that, iron sharpens iron.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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
Ochre is an orange pigment that is made from iron-rich minerals.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
On top of that, iron sharpens iron.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Using ironing cloths and a few leaves leftover from raking your yard, iron the leaves onto 8-by-8-inch squares of wax paper.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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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Scott Parker’s team possess all of the qualities that Vincent Kompany’s side lacked — a solid defensive foundation, togetherness, fighting spirit, and valuable top-flight experience led by example from defender Kyle Walker and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Certain closet staples are well worth investing in, but finding comparable styles at a more affordable price point can make building a solid seasonal wardrobe more realistic.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Flocks of snow buntings skitter across the sand, rising in confetti clouds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Use sand, snow, or leaves typical of the season.—
Carolyn Forché,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Despite the star power in the stands, the Dodgers lost 6-1, meaning the Blue Jays tied the series.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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If only our hands hadn’t been tied.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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,
3 Nov. 2025
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The shearling is still fluffy, and the soles are sturdy.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Sheehan, who takes pride in coaching life lessons to his players, the victory stands as a building block for his program–and a chance to celebrate his team’s fortitude.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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A lot of, uh, impressive mental fortitude is required to.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For the last 15 or so years, celebrities have been, in general, more trussed up, as red carpets have become a heightened economic prospective for stars and designers alike.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Smith said Thursday in a news release that Stubblefield leaves behind a legacy of strong, principled leadership.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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Toklas went on to fiercely uphold the author’s legacy, honoring Stein’s apparent desire to be understood while at the same time respecting her equally strong wish to remain elusive.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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First and foremost, just the grit in our guys and in our group to keep a battling against a team that was moving the ball well.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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With passion, perseverance and, yes, grit.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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