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Recent Examples of ruggedness
For those seeking ruggedness without sacrificing style, there’s much to love about Big Sur.
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AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
Heimplanet further improves upon the Blue Ice's ruggedness by slimming the tent fabric seams for improved waterproof sealing with stronger tape.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Here, the political messaging in Mahama’s earlier works was expressed via the ruggedness of the jute bags, signaling both movement and containment, wear and endurance.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
Heimplanet further improves upon the Blue Ice's ruggedness by slimming the tent fabric seams for improved waterproof sealing with stronger tape.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Here, the political messaging in Mahama’s earlier works was expressed via the ruggedness of the jute bags, signaling both movement and containment, wear and endurance.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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.
—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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Combining excellent speed with the toughness needed to break tackles, the 5-foot-6, 189-pound Knight led the conference with 1,357 rushing yards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Someone who can change the culture of this floundering franchise, turning up the volume on its toughness, execution and discipline.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What’s your team’s greatest strength this season?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Some varieties, such as 'Lalandei' (shown here) offer a little more winter hardiness (to Zone 5) and orange-red fruit.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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Apply a fertilizer high in potassium to improve winter hardiness before the first frost.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the stamina of his thought is exactly proportionate to the depth of his love for his subject.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Too many are still waiting for resources, for clear answers, for a path that doesn’t require super-human stamina just to survive.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The food and drink website Tasting Table recently ranked the best buffet in all 50 states, evaluating customer reviews and recommendations while focusing on quality, variety, freshness, cleanliness and menus that balance standout specialties with broad appeal.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cleanliness Turtles are messy animals and require consistent attention to the cleanliness of their enclosures.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the proliferation of his branding on government entities shows a brazen vigor at self-promotion.—
Christine Ledbetter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Singing is a form of communication used to signal a bird's health, vigor, and fitness to potential partners and to warn off rivals, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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Since its opening, the hotel has infused a fresh vitality in the town.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Phased retirement has proven to help older workers maintain vitality and reduce fatigue.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The service projects will include packing winter hygiene kits for neighbors struggling, snack packs and cancer care kits.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officials also have encouraged people to get a flu shot to prevent severe illness, practice good hygiene and stay home when sick.—
Phillip Sitter,
Des Moines Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Ruggedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruggedness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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