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Recent Examples of ruggedness
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.
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Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Add a black tie to bring back that touch of ruggedness.
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Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruggedness
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Alternatively, the National Library of Medicine reports that sharing good news boosts mental toughness.
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Thomas added that her mom was especially hard on her and helped develop her toughness.
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The study was small, and follow-up research has not yet confirmed those results with the same strength.
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Draw upon your well of strength.
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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).
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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.
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Be honest about your age, health and stamina.
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In Taurus, however, the red planet trades speed for stamina.
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Russia is making sure that cleanliness runs directly through Moscow.
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The through line is confusing fragrance intensity with cleanliness.
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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.
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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.
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Part of that infrastructure includes exceptional decision-making, influence, capability, gravitas, and vitality.
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Monday, July 6 — Longevity, Innovation & the Future of Health | MAHA MondayLongevity, vitality, and wellness come to life, sparking inspiration for healthier, stronger, and thriving living.
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The bacteria survive on plant debris in the soil over winter, so good garden hygiene is important around geraniums.
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Contact the establishment and lodge a complaint about hygiene and safety.
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“Ruggedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruggedness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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