ruggedness

noun

Definition of ruggednessnext
as in toughness

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Recent Examples of ruggedness His upside hinges on his ruggedness as a tackler and his feel in zone coverages. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is the most capable smartwatch in Samsung's lineup, justifying its premium price with massive upgrades in endurance, screen visibility, and ruggedness. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Selected four picks behind fellow first-rounder Christian Anderson, who had his moments in Las Vegas as well, Steinbach showed ruggedness and a penchant for playing through contact. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Despite the fact that young women and girls had been welcomed into the organization since 2019, Hegseth seemed to want to restore an older view of Scouting and summer camps, one centered on masculine ideals of ruggedness, individuality and muscular nationalism. — Derek H. Alderman, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 In developing the mattress, Nissan aimed for a mix of camping comfort and haul-anywhere ruggedness. — C.c. Weiss may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026 This tank is widely considered the greatest tank of World War II (including several German generals) due to its ruggedness, firepower, armor protection, and simple design, which facilitated mass production. — Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026 Starting at only $33,995, the Crosstrek Hybrid offers a blend of fuel efficiency, ruggedness, and brand reliability, as 97% of all Subaru’s sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today. — Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 But for Mann, the new militarized zone could take away some of the thrill of hiking from Mexico to Canada and the idealized ruggedness of the experience. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruggedness
  1. toughness
  2. strength
  3. hardiness
  4. stamina
  5. cleanliness
  6. vigor
  7. vitality
  8. hygiene
Noun
  • Jovic embodies the physical toughness, motor and grit on both sides of the floor that the Bruins lacked the past two seasons.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • While the motivation of Richardson’s efforts towards the win can be traced to a pre-game text, Orlando’s overall persistence and toughness Friday night goes back months under new coach Sean Sweeney.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of toughness
Noun
  • Jax, a tremendous force at 6-0, 260, displays impressive power, strength, and mobility as an agile powerhouse athlete.
    — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The gym is expansive by hotel standards, with cardio machines, strength-training equipment, and a packed schedule of daily classes ranging from yoga and barre to HIIT and spin.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • The cold hardiness of muhly grasses ranges from Zone 5 (rose muhly) to Zone 7 (pink muhly and Lindheimer’s muhly).
    — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
  • And there are times when, even experts admit to not doing a thorough cleaning before repotting, based on the hardiness of the plant.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of hardiness
Noun
  • Even so, pairing protein with carbohydrates can help smooth out post-meal swings while supporting overall morning stamina.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In a world where students are averaging seven and a half hours a day on screens and attention spans are waning, Connecticut teachers say that students’ reading stamina and comprehension are declining.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of stamina
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  • The 9th District is the poorest in the city and residents face an array of challenges, including homelessness, safety and street cleanliness, according to the candidates.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This is not the first time the cleanliness of the hot springs facilities has raised concern.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleanliness
Noun
  • Ultimately, the United States must remember that its external competitiveness will flow from its internal vigor.
    — Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Many markets listed on bet365 offer competitive odds and lower vigor.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • To him, this underscores the vitality of a tentpole investment mind-set at the motion picture studios.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Lab is built on the understanding that the health of the Arno Basin is linked to the well-being of its local communities, the vitality of its ecosystems, and the economic activities that depend on them.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • What readers are saying The comments express concerns about safety and hygiene at a library that has become a gathering place for homeless individuals, some with mental health issues.
    — Juan Benn Jr, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026
  • State inspections also cited other pests (roaches and flies), as well as staff hygiene issues, including one employee seen scratching their nose then handling clean utensils.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of hygiene

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