IRONCLAD Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of ironclad

as in powerful

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Adjective

As fiduciaries, pension system administrators make an ironclad commitment to employees to act with only this goal in mind. — Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 Why introduce that friction to a friendship that is so ironclad? — Kennedy French, Variety, 13 May 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

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Working with patrons Anadol counters that anyone can have free access to the models his studio develops, and that there's nothing new about contemporary artists' relationships with rich and powerful benefactors.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026
As time goes on, there will surely be more supporters – particularly among smaller, less financially powerful member associations – of Infantino’s idea.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of powerful

Noun

The warship and escorts are now at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, where the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is being offloaded.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In a reminder of the growing international tensions Britain faces, a Russian warship carried out a live-fire weapons exercise in the English Channel on Monday, the day Burnham took office.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of warship

Adjective

Despite its simple premise, Raimi’s eccentric, expressive filmmaking style, combined with the film’s unyielding, cacophonous splatter horror, made The Evil Dead instantly notorious.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
The things museums collect are often obstinate and unyielding; research and context can be a way of coaxing them to speak.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of unyielding

Noun

The Brotherhood later sued a Chesapeake Bay steamship, named the Sue, that had refused to admit Black passengers to its first-class cabin.

— Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026
Those who chose to rest on the banks of the Potomac River could be seen by steamship passengers playing bridge and dancing in the river breeze.

— Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Definition of steamship

Adjective

We Baltimoreans treasure the role the 1814 battle played in repelling the mighty British forces, which were forced to abandon their siege of Fort McHenry.

— Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026
Baseball can be so random that there will be no guarantees in the playoffs, even for the mighty Dodgers.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of mighty

Noun

Boom operators are those who direct the transfer of fuel from the KC-135 fuel tanker to other aircraft mid-flight.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Of course, this growing mass constitutes a serious threat to the ocean ecosystem, not to mention the environmental catastrophes regularly caused by tanker accidents themselves.

— Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Definition of tanker

Adjective

Trump can point to a low unemployment rate and solid consumer spending as proof that the economy remains stable, yet there are few signs that these arguments have connected with the public.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
But on Friday, after another solid day from the former South Carolina Gamecock, head coach Dave Canales had a simple response to how Brazzell’s absence might affect Legette.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of solid

Noun

In-room requests (like asking for a steamer, for instance) are handled swiftly via WhatsApp.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Functional pockets also offer plenty of room for on-the-go essentials, and the wrinkle-resistant spandex blend is ideal for traveling without having to lug around a steamer.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

Definition of steamer

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