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Recent Examples of ironclad
Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite years of skepticism regarding New York’s future, demand for elite properties remains ironclad.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Others aren’t so sure about that ironclad proclamation.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Today, the president’s hold on his MAGA base remains ironclad, but Kirk’s dream of a broader coalition is slipping away.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite years of skepticism regarding New York’s future, demand for elite properties remains ironclad.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
And on security, Ukraine is seeking ironclad guarantees against Russian aggression in the future, including Western peacekeeping troops on the ground.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Others aren’t so sure about that ironclad proclamation.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironclad
Adjective
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Yet launching a conversation around mental health with an audience magnet as powerful as Radcliffe is on balance an excellent thing.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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But generating stable and powerful light in this region has proven difficult because most materials strongly absorb it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sri Lanka said more than 200 sailors aboard another Iranian warship near its coast were being escorted to a naval base outside the capital, Colombo.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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An American submarine also sank an Iranian warship.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Yet the music industry can move at an unyielding clip, particularly when artists are rocketing to stardom like Young was.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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The breath of air, and the freedom of movement, only reinforce the moral asphyxiation taking place inside—and emphasize the unyielding authority sustaining the city’s public life.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Victor Rillet, a 21-year-old Frenchman, disembarked the steamship Washington in New York in October 1864, carrying the kind of optimism that fuels both great innovation and spectacular disappointment.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tom Townsend, a former Putnam County school superintendent, said his family operated steamship tours showcasing the Ocklawaha before construction of the dam.—
David Bauerlein,
Florida Times-Union,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark looking on, Hermann Maier wins the giant slalom for his 13th victory this season, equaling one of the mightiest alpine skiing records.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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And fans showered praise on the Longhorns for one of the most comprehensive beatdowns laid on the mighty Gamecocks of the past few seasons.—
American Statesman sports desk,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE could approach storage constraints within three to four weeks if tanker flows remain restricted, excluding Saudi Arabia’s underground storage capacity, which is not captured in current modelling.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Already, eight supertankers have loaded from the area this month, putting shipments on course for a record, according to tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg.—
Christine Burke,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His advancing to a runoff against Fuller turns heads as his chances of flipping a solid Republican seat have another chance.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Just a solid, weighty dial to twist, and a ticking sound that gently marks the passing time.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The dish is topped with a final wonton layer and a bit of chicken broth or water, then steamed in a steamer for about 25 minutes.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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The rooms are on the cozier side but thoughtfully designed, stylish, and comfortable, with details that make a difference, including a steamer that quickly became one of my favorite in-room amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Ironclad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ironclad. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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