rocklike

adjective

Definition of rocklikenext
as in adamantine

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  1. adamantine
  2. substantial
  3. sturdy
  4. unbending
Adjective
  • During Vargas Llosa’s lifetime, his political beliefs underwent extreme changes, from supporting Castro’s revolutionary Communism to championing traditional European liberalism, which included an adamantine belief in unregulated markets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Image My first collision with the adamantine wall of Vivamayr house rules coincided with my arrival.
    — Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Definition of adamantine
Adjective
  • Conventional early-warning aircraft have space for substantial radar arrays and powerful onboard systems, but their size and cost can limit how many can be deployed.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • With builds ranging up to $6,000, the new ROG Strix Scar 18 will make a substantial dent in your bank account.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Made of sturdy beech wood, rounded edges and a light hue soften the beverage cart’s overall look.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Guardian’s April 2025 reporting describes the classic design as a roomy jacket made from sturdy cotton twill or moleskin, typically featuring three patch pockets and a simple collar.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • That narcissism, combined with a lack of understanding regarding the risks of the Titan, resulted in an unbending belief in his own creation.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 June 2025
  • Obama’s second-term quest at a border bill similarly crashed into unbending opposition.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2025
Definition of unbending
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