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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
a robust and sturdy toddler
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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a robust older man who still bicycles 10 miles a day
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
beef and other red meats should be accompanied by robust wines
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a robust slap on the back welcoming me to the company
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Recent Examples of robust
The original film was very light in the production sound (i.e., foley effects); this is pretty robust.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 25 June 2025
Editors were looking for a tomato candle that had an aroma that was neither too robust nor too demure.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2025
With a severe housing crisis throttling many big U.S. cities, the Austrian capital has emerged as a poster child for what a more robust public housing sector could look like.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
The company replaced the top managers at its factory in Renton, and announced a host of other changes including more robust training for new employees.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 24 June 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 25 June 2025
Editors were looking for a tomato candle that had an aroma that was neither too robust nor too demure.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2025
With a severe housing crisis throttling many big U.S. cities, the Austrian capital has emerged as a poster child for what a more robust public housing sector could look like.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
The company replaced the top managers at its factory in Renton, and announced a host of other changes including more robust training for new employees.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robust
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Though online diets are often filled with rigid rules and exclusions, the healthiest way to eat takes into account your mental and emotional health as well, experts previously told USA TODAY.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Implementing healthy habits slowly works better than making big, sweeping changes all at once.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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Astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a population of tiny, energetic galaxies that may have been key players in clearing the cosmic fog that shrouded the universe after the Big Bang.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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Greer, a part of a energetic, muscular fourth line, signed as a free agent on July 1, 2024. READ MORE: Why the Panthers made sure first-time Cup winners got to celebrate first 12: Jonah Gadjovich, LW/RW.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Established in 1893, the thick of the Gilded Age, Montford boasts a rich tapestry of architectural styles, featuring everything from grand Victorian homes to intricate Arts and Crafts designs, many of which are now bed and breakfasts.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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This rich cream also has panthenol and niacinamide for a smooth and bouncy complexion.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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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
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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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The Gritti’s dock-manager to Grazer’s left, foreground right in the shot, may be suspicious that his sturdy right elbow, offered for support during that parlous little leap from land to sea, is being roundly ignored.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Some Outdoor Furniture Although sturdy plastic, metal, or resin outdoor furniture is fine to pressure wash, pieces crafted from natural materials, such as wicker and teak, are much too delicate.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Our goal is to provide this safe, dynamic space for after-school socialization and group hangouts.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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More than a global trade show, JCK is also a dynamic seminar site programmed with JCK Talks educational panel discussions and presentations delivered by experts from various jewelry industry realms-- and countries.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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With collaborations like Pink Cookies with THC Design and Skywalker with Rove, plus a party-heavy marketing style, Presidential keeps its image loud, proud and potent. 6.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The ending serves as a handy reminder that the zombie movie, more than perhaps any other strain of horror cinema, can be a potent conductor of allegory, metaphor, and polemic.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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The usually heady, efficient team struggled to make shots, take care of the ball and string together solid defensive possessions.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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But for a reporter without solid immigration status the outcome can be deportation.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
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“Robust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robust. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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