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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
Third, enable smaller market teams to reach the salary band by instituting more robust revenue sharing from TV deals.
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Jacob E. Moss, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Flagging business in downtown Sacramento, which was previously supported by a robust influx of state workers each day, was also part of the governor’s decision to bring employees back.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Since his papacy began in May, the pope has been robust in his criticisms of Israel’s war in Gaza, consistently voicing his concern for Palestinian civilians facing Israeli bombardment.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Because of the varied locations throughout the first season — from Wakanda’s Golden City to 12th-century Greece and 19th-century Ethiopia — each setting is vast, robust and highly detailed.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
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Jacob E. Moss, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Flagging business in downtown Sacramento, which was previously supported by a robust influx of state workers each day, was also part of the governor’s decision to bring employees back.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Since his papacy began in May, the pope has been robust in his criticisms of Israel’s war in Gaza, consistently voicing his concern for Palestinian civilians facing Israeli bombardment.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Because of the varied locations throughout the first season — from Wakanda’s Golden City to 12th-century Greece and 19th-century Ethiopia — each setting is vast, robust and highly detailed.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robust
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The key is regularly fueling your body with the right balance of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and complex carbs.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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That left the Fever without any healthy natural point guards, as Caitlin Clark remains out with a right groin injury.—
Chloe Peterson,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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The energetic period piece follows five young and wealthy American women in the 1870s, who travel to London searching for husbands.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carpenter was the epitome of poise, delivering an energetic and entertaining performance on stage while controlling the moment with a quick wit between songs.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The whiskey features rich aromas of vanilla, pipe tobacco, old leather, and cinnamon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Shot over three years on a vintage Bolex camera, the film is a rich portrait of an elderly, unnamed woman who, born in a cave more than 60 years ago, now lives in a village caring for her children and grandchildren.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Aug. 2025
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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
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Alem and Schneider arrived at their farm plot in Bronzeville in broad-brimmed hats and sturdy boots, ready to harvest zucchini and cucumber under a blazing summer sun.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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The large arachnids may look like any normal tarantula from first glance — long, sturdy legs, hair covering their bodies and two shorter legs at the front of the body poised to grab unsuspecting prey.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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This dynamic, automated and tamper-proof validation offered superior assurance compared to traditional static reporting methods.—
Mirror Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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So the references to the father-son dynamic — including several The Suicide Squad clips used as flashbacks — can feel on the silly side.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Her journey captures exactly what's making TikTok Shop such a potent engine for indie retailers: discoverability, community, and authentic human connection.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Wall Street Journal reports the drug is so potent, even trace amounts can be fatal — and it’s already caused at least 400 deaths in the U.K.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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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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Ward was solid in his preseason debut vs. the Bucs last week, completing 5-of-8 passes for 67 yards.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Robust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robust. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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