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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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Polymer chains tend to slip during loading, which undermines the effective utilization of their high intrinsic mechanical properties, thereby limiting the strength and toughness of polymer fibers.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Red Sox improved at innovating, leaning into the analytics revolution and selecting more for mental toughness.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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The hardiness of fuchsia depends on the variety; some fuchsias are only winter-hardy in zones 8 and up.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 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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Being proactive provides peace of mind and physical stamina as Mars and Neptune harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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There’s also an argument — and maybe this is just one for traditionalists — that football is also supposed to be, on some level, a test of individual stamina and adaptability.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Shoes & Accessories Landsberg says that items like shoes and accessories must pass their thrift store's standard of cleanliness before they're put out in the store.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nor do her religious beliefs or cleanliness standards come off as scold-y or judgmental.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Paul’s youth and vigor comes with lots of risk, the work of prior revolutionaries threatened to be set back many years.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Grass seedlings are tender and need several weeks to gain vigor before frost and freezing temperatures blanket the lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Miu Miu, the category’s most recent entrant with its Miutine Eau de Parfum fronted by actress Emma Corrin, was the top-growing beauty brand in September by brand vitality score, or VIT, Traackr’s measurement of a brand’s social media visibility and impact.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Our vitality and energy will be low, so take it easy.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
4 Nov. 2025
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Non-food items include diapers and hygiene products, detergents, and school supplies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Healthy sleep hygiene involves limiting light exposure, screen time and consumption of food and alcohol in the few hours before bed.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Ruggedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruggedness. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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