as in hardy
of a person
having a strong and sturdy constitution
a strapping young man
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Recent Examples of strapping
Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2019
Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2019
On arrival in the southern hemisphere, Gabriela (naturally) immediately bumps into a very strapping Kiwi bachelor named Jake, played by Adam Demos (UnREAL).
—Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2019
Patience paid off for the strapping senior first baseman in Saturday’s 4-3 nine-inning win over Lake Central in the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals.
—Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 3 June 2018
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Adjective
The Marines have recently experimented with strapping vehicles to the deck of amphibious transports and utilizing their firepower to strike targets on land or even defend the ship.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2019
Pepe Aguilar's set came at the end, of course, and was a showcase for his strapping persona.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2019
On arrival in the southern hemisphere, Gabriela (naturally) immediately bumps into a very strapping Kiwi bachelor named Jake, played by Adam Demos (UnREAL).
—Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2019
Patience paid off for the strapping senior first baseman in Saturday’s 4-3 nine-inning win over Lake Central in the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals.
—Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 3 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strapping
Adjective
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After years of drought in the Everglades, the ecosystem’s population of the only type of apple snail native to Florida failed to recover, pushing the birds to rely on hardier, non-native species.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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While there will always be new cleaning gadgets and solutions to try, sometimes the best thing to do is shop your local thrift store for some good, hardy basics.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The stout bull-white form of São João Batista church, the second oldest in Brazil, overlooks the rolling Atlantic.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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His responsibilities — stout defense, ball security — in Cronin’s offense became clearer.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These quick-drying joggers are thoughtfully designed with a multitude of pockets in combination with an adjustable elastic waistband and cinching around the ankles.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The All’s Fair actress’s dramatic, parking lot-skimming outerwear featured silver grommet buckles adorning her wrist, and a matching waist-cinching belt.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Limiting Saturn enters your 2nd House of Resources and Self-Worth, encouraging careful budgets and sturdy values.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Look for strong sturdy leaves that have a nice shape and that are rooted well in the soil.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That meant Grove was the U’s only post player, and the Alexandria native stepped up against Ducks’ 7-footer Nate Bittle with a career high 13 points and a team-high-tying eight rebounds.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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That could be because this form of brain training appears to trigger something called implicit learning, which involves acquiring unconscious or automatic skills, like swimming or tying a shoelace.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Most importantly, Alvarado relishes in his role as a tough-nosed, point-of-attack defender, an area the Knicks have had trouble despite building a roster with notable defenders across all positions.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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With a durable and tough rubber sole featuring Vibram's TC5+ technology, each step offers the right amount of flex and resistance for a comfortable hiking experience.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both the Hangout Shade 7 and Hangout Shade 10 feature the rugged, adventure-ready Aerotech PVC inflatable construction that features throughout Bote's product line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead, look for screws that feature even threading, a smooth coating, and are a little bit heavier in weight.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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His strength is threading pucks to teammates.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Strapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strapping. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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