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adjective

Definition of ironcladnext
as in powerful

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noun

as in warship

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Recent Examples of ironclad
Adjective
Everyone has a plan, sure, and sometimes an ironclad belief in their motivations for that plan, but something always twists itself into a messy little knot in the execution. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 Democrats are hopeful that the disparate party turnout could signal a grim outlook for Republicans’ ironclad control of state politics. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
Bound by ironclad nondisclosure agreements, Madison reveals that Facebook leadership was well aware of the platform’s harmful effects on teens — and its knowing proliferation of misinformation, which contributed to acts of political violence. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026 The ironclad’s tenure at sea was short-lived, however. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ironclad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironclad
  1. powerful
  2. warship
  3. unyielding
  4. steamship
  5. mighty
  6. tanker
  7. solid
  8. steamer
Adjective
  • That gives Qatar a powerful reason to keep talks moving between Tehran and Washington.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The brain responds to these intermittent rewards with powerful reinforcement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of powerful
Noun
  • Earlier this week, Denmark accused a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at a Danish military helicopter over the Baltic Sea.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Also on Tuesday, the Danish Armed Forces said a Danish military helicopter was targeted by a Russian warship, which fired two emergency flares while the helicopter was taking routine photographs of the vessel in international waters on Monday.
    — Arina Porkhovnik, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of warship
Adjective
  • His unyielding tongue-in-cheek career narrative touches on craftsmanship, luxury and nihilism.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Wingard confirms that remnants of the organization are very much behind Onslaught’s more unyielding super-soldier program.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of unyielding
Noun
  • Passenger boats have not passed through these parts since the days of the steamship petered all the way out some 60 years ago.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The paperboard card could be used to buy airline, steamship and cruise tickets, but the balance had to be paid in full each month.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of steamship
Adjective
  • A day will surely dawn when those who sought refuge in the long shadow of American bullying—believing that mimicking the language of the mighty could shield them from the claws of power—will stand bare before the truth.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The 2026 Honda Passport stands out because of its mighty V6 engine, spacious cabin and cargo area and rugged styling.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of mighty
Noun
  • Kpler data suggests commodity tanker traffic through the strait over the past seven days was lower than usual but had not stopped.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The locomotive pulling three tanker cars will support firefighting operations, Cal Fire said.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of tanker
Adjective
  • Not to say that Macbeth is pandering; but this big, sweeping production with all of the fixings is a solid kick-off to the calendar.
    — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Credit quality should also be a focal point for investors hunting for solid portfolio income and better diversification against stocks.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of solid
Noun
  • For floors, a combination vacuum/floor steamer saves time and cleans well.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Made from lightweight, stretchy nylon and spandex fabric, it can be worn right out of your suitcase without having to break out a steamer.
    — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of steamer

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