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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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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
she has the robustness of a woman half her age
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as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
the relentless robustness of the city has always inspired writers and artists
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Recent Examples of robust
Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Harris has a robust criminal past in both Kansas and Missouri.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Air cargo growth is still robust for airlines out of the Asia Pacific region at 9 percent year over year, showing a slight 0.3 percentage point increase from the prior month.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
The status can be gained through bolstering traditional STEM programs or establishing robust programs in emerging fields.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
Ice is cheaper in states like Minnesota and Michigan, where the competition is robust and many rinks are community-owned and -run.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Harris has a robust criminal past in both Kansas and Missouri.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Air cargo growth is still robust for airlines out of the Asia Pacific region at 9 percent year over year, showing a slight 0.3 percentage point increase from the prior month.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
The status can be gained through bolstering traditional STEM programs or establishing robust programs in emerging fields.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robust
Adjective
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Marte has been productive when healthy over the last few months, and McNeil has seen the bulk of his playing time in center field.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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True deficiencies in these nutrients can cause health problems, but such deficiencies are uncommon in otherwise healthy individuals.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Together, the data reveals different layers of the galaxy's structure and energetic processes, highlighted by bright gold light in the image.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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The image of a tiny hamster running endlessly on a spinning wheel has become an iconic part of owning these small, energetic animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 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
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The polyphenols serve as food for the microbes, which break them down to produce byproducts that benefit your gut health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Anxiety didn’t just coexist with poor sleep, but mediated the relationship between religious belief and sleep health completely.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s where Baker and his team got the idea to find the sturdiest survivors and interbreed them with their Florida siblings.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Biggest question: How might the linebacker dynamic change in Allen’s scheme? Edmunds and Edwards spent the spring working at both the weak-side and middle linebacker spots (Edwards missed some time with a soft-tissue injury).—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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This dynamic annual production highlights the athleticism and artistry of ballet, providing a unique opportunity to see Louisville Ballet's talented artists present a series of thrilling new pieces.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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Time and again, Garfield impresses with potent compositions, particularly in a scene that depicts father and daughter obliviously walking through a field in the foreground while, in the right-hand corner of the screen, a distant car slowly bears down upon them.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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But an even more potent metaphor is on the horizon as Millie and Tim go for a hike near their new home and end up temporarily trapped in an underground cave.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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“Robust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robust. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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