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
Quanta Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
The Islamic Republic may emerge from the war in a state similar to Iraq’s following the Gulf War: led by a paranoid and militarized regime that deals with internal dissent with an iron fist and holds regional de-escalation hostage to a greater struggle with Israel and the United States.
—Hasan T. Alhasan, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2025
Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 July 2025
Hang the sheet immediately after you're done ironing to finish drying.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2022
Its Stretch Regent, coming in various fits and specs, is a modern shirt at its finest, treated with non-iron stretch fabric, wrinkle resistance, and a classic French cuff.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
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Adjective
Billions of years ago, when Earth was a giant ball of magma, dense droplets of liquid iron rained down into the planet’s depths, and this iron rain took the highly siderophile elements along for the ride, sequestering them in the core.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
The Islamic Republic may emerge from the war in a state similar to Iraq’s following the Gulf War: led by a paranoid and militarized regime that deals with internal dissent with an iron fist and holds regional de-escalation hostage to a greater struggle with Israel and the United States.
—Hasan T. Alhasan, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
With as busy as summer gets, no one wants to spend extra time ironing their clothing before heading to work, grabbing dinner with friends, or running errands.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 July 2025
Hang the sheet immediately after you're done ironing to finish drying.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Verb
Speak to your doctor about lowering your dose of prenatal vitamins or switching to a non-iron prenatal vitamin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2022
Its Stretch Regent, coming in various fits and specs, is a modern shirt at its finest, treated with non-iron stretch fabric, wrinkle resistance, and a classic French cuff.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Adjective
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Frank has also tinkered with the team’s structure out of possession, giving them a more solid base to press high up the pitch without as many holes.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Only plan and discuss exit when backed by solid data, research, and reports.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Next door is the optional adjoining Suite Jaune d’Or bathed in the golden tones of Marrakech’s desert sands, where elephants march around ceilings in sculpted relief.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Forty yards of sand lay between Groveacher, a barking, brown, 200-pound adolescent male sea lion, and the ocean.—
Steven Rosenfeld,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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State lawmaker's per-diem reimbursements are tied to federal rates.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Those declines were tied to a drop in sales of Weyco's Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, Florsheim and BOGS brands to retailers.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The immolation of the Bronx was all the more staggering because, a generation before, it had been filled with upwardly mobile residents in sturdy homes.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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For five rounds, Chimaev rag-dolled a massive and sturdy champion in Dricus Du Plessis en route to a decisive victory (50-44 x3).—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune and fortitude were there in full technicolor.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Michael’s courage, his fortitude and his grace, more than anything else, is on full display.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
30 July 2025
Verb
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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
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While all of this is going on, Lasher is being trussed for his wedding to his one true love.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Noun
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In a tournament that tested grit, teamwork, and championship resolve, D’Tigress once again stood tall.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The menu showcases the best local seafood with several menu items including the tuna, shrimp and grits, and fish special all utilizing regional catch.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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