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Recent Examples of ruggedness
In developing the mattress, Nissan aimed for a mix of camping comfort and haul-anywhere ruggedness.
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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
GoPro invented the action camera category and led the pack in video quality and ruggedness for what seemed like forever.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 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
Off-road SUVs The hottest SUV these days is one that exudes ruggedness and toughness; consumers cannot get enough of these utes, even though so few actually go off-roading.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Add a black tie to bring back that touch of ruggedness.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Something of the ruggedness of the granite and marble has entered into the veins of the people of Vermont.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
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
GoPro invented the action camera category and led the pack in video quality and ruggedness for what seemed like forever.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 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
Off-road SUVs The hottest SUV these days is one that exudes ruggedness and toughness; consumers cannot get enough of these utes, even though so few actually go off-roading.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Add a black tie to bring back that touch of ruggedness.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Something of the ruggedness of the granite and marble has entered into the veins of the people of Vermont.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruggedness
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After the Knicks were eliminated by Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers for the second straight year, Dolan sat in on the exit interviews and decided that mental toughness alone wasn’t winning his franchise its first title since 1973.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Nets would have to believe his skill, toughness and offensive command can outweigh the defensive pressure that comes with building around a smaller lead guard.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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These moves seek to address the brain drain of top technical talent following the invasion of Ukraine by playing to a traditional Russian strength—upskilling members of a population of some 140 million people, which has historically seen success in the mathematical sciences.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Nearly 30 years later, and some 52 years after the country’s first World Cup appearance in West Germany, Haiti’s players must summon that same strength.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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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
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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
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That makes smart packing less about luxury and more about stamina.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Soundcore Headphones Deals The Soundcore Q20i offers an impressive balance of silence and stamina, utilizing hybrid active noise cancelling to reduce ambient sounds by up to 90%.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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One Arlington restaurant was temporarily closed for poor cleanliness and other health hazards, according to the city’s latest inspection report.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
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Trump announced the plan to refurbish the pool in April, saying the landmark had been the subject of complaints due to its cleanliness levels and leaking foundation.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Gorlin-Crenshaw notes that cool temperatures, such as those below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, will slow plant development and reduce plant vigor.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Gerber said restoring these historic buildings is essential to preserving both Hollywood’s architectural character and the economic vitality of the boulevard.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
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Finca La Igriega Conexion Malbec 2022 is a wine with fruit, freshness and vitality.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The bacteria survive on plant debris in the soil over winter, so good garden hygiene is important around geraniums.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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Contact the establishment and lodge a complaint about hygiene and safety.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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“Ruggedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruggedness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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