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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruggedness
Noun
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He was surrounded by the remnants of war and hardship: a rough neighborhood in which dominance and toughness served him well.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025 -
There’s toughness and savvy within the rest of the group.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Harnessing a diversity of strengths, skills and knowledge lies at the heart of effective change management.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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On the services side, leisure and hospitality (38,000) and financial activities (20,000) provided some signs of strength.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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And although the oceanic and overland legs of Twain’s journey required more patience and stamina than even a flight out of Newark, the hassle—and, more especially, the expense—worked in his favor.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Anyone unfamiliar with the basic combat rhythm of blocking, dodging, and expended precious stamina for an attack will die repeatedly even from basic groups of foes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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The Seventh Avenue Beach, in particular, has been recognized by the Natural Resources Defense Council for its cleanliness.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Since his time in office, Mahan has stressed that the city needs to be more focused on residents’ priorities: reducing unsheltered homelessness, increasing public safety and cleanliness, and attracting investment.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
17 May 2025
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Her framework—productivity, vitality, transformation—offers a roadmap based on the Stanford Longevity Centre’s new roadmap of life, designed to live our bonus decades with agency and joy.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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From gene sequencing to stress management, the programs here are designed to deliver measurable improvements to longevity, vitality, and mental clarity.—
Riann Phillip,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Unhealthy gums develop from poor oral hygiene and lifestyle habits, causing bacteria and plaque buildup.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
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This is the work of healing behind the curtain: spiritual hygiene, emotional clarity, and forgiveness.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 May 2025
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“Ruggedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruggedness. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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