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Recent Examples of ruggedness
Their lab now influences how global companies specify components and design for longevity, safety, and ROI, helping prevent thermal runaway propagation, mitigate corrosion, and elevate system ruggedness.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Meeting these demands at scale requires advanced engineering and a manufacturing system that integrates precision with ruggedness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Nubuck leather brings in smoothness and structure, a balance to the ruggedness.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Meeting these demands at scale requires advanced engineering and a manufacturing system that integrates precision with ruggedness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Nubuck leather brings in smoothness and structure, a balance to the ruggedness.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruggedness
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In a sport that glorifies toughness, strength and resilience, we athletes must display discipline and respect in order to preserve the values that make competition meaningful and instructive for the generations that follow.—
Ron Mix,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Talent and toughness are, generally, prerequisites for success.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This new gel, however, manages to combine strength, healing, and sensing capabilities in one material, which is a rare feat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That was a different type of stamina to stay in that emotional truth.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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The soap's sensual marketing theme earned mixed reactions on social media, with some users dubbing it a gimmick and questioning the item's cleanliness.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Despite workforce challenges, the AHLA report emphasized that guest satisfaction is heavily influenced by cleanliness—more than price or location.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Eian Bain’s squad with Bridgewater-Raynham showed impressive vigor against a state titan in Mansfield before falling on a walk-off field goal (a 24-21 loss).—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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When beating, whip with vigor using a fork instead of a whisk.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Stark is a Fayetteville native and previously served as the economic vitality manager for the city.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Sep. 2025
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The woman’s irrepressible vitality, independence, and powers of reinvention were stunning.—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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These threat actors scan for common vulnerabilities and gaps in basic cyber hygiene.—
Jim Richberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Dental Hygiene Products Ingredients in some oral hygiene products can contribute to tooth staining.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ruggedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruggedness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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