as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window
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as in hardy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
it took a sturdy person to endure the life of a pioneer
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as in strong
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
wear sturdy boots because we will be going over sharp rocks and uneven terrain
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
you'll need a sturdy grasp of the concepts of algebra before you can take calculus
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Recent Examples of sturdiness
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Sanders will help the run defense and be as sturdy presence next to Ed Oliver.
—Bryce Lazenby, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
This table from Office Star Products is sturdy, spacious, and easy to set up solo—just unlock, unfold, and snap the legs into place.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Defenses against other forms of cheating do seem sturdy, at least under the assumption that Play OS support staff is on top of its game responding to complaints.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Sanders will help the run defense and be as sturdy presence next to Ed Oliver.
—Bryce Lazenby, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
This table from Office Star Products is sturdy, spacious, and easy to set up solo—just unlock, unfold, and snap the legs into place.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdiness
Noun
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Overall, achieving cost-effective mass production while maintaining reliability remains a challenge.—
Anton Alikov,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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As consumers and businesses keep pushing the limits of speed, functionality, and reliability, society demands innovation — and fast.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The mountain hydrangea is hardy in zones 6a to 9b and prefers a woodland placement with dappled light.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to the company, the rose bushes are hardy to planting zones 5-11.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Trump's tariffs roiled markets but data shows a solid economy.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Chemicals at the port were suspected to have fueled the explosion, but the exact cause was not clear and Iran's Defence Ministry denied international media reports that the blast may be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Deterrence would thus be strengthened at the conventional level by the same logic that Wohlstetter and Schelling elucidated for nuclear stability in the late 1950s and that has helped keep the peace at the nuclear level for nearly three-quarters of a century.—
ANDREW S. LIM,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Any final arrangement must set a framework for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East — meaning that Iran must stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment and weaponization program.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That won’t necessarily solve the spacing issues on the offensive end, but Looney is often Kerr’s counter in rugged environments and could help shore up the defensive issues that are becoming more troubling.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Nestled against a mountainside in the rugged Alatau region surrounding Almaty, Kazakhstan, Mazhitova’s home is indeed singular, bringing to mind the cavelike villas designed by maverick French architect Jacques Couëlle in the 1950s and ’60s, or the rustic dwellings of Tolkien’s Middle-earth.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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That includes the light-emitting diodes, the circuit boards and the durable metal housing that protects the lights in news vans and on film sets.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Original price: $1,076 (Wayfair) Adirondack chairs are comfy and stylish chairs that are especially durable.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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New federal rules mandate firmer construction, safer strap guidelines, and clearer warnings to ensure nursing pillows are used correctly.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 Apr. 2025
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The dynamic play on the field, though, was only part of the impact Barron made during his transformative final season at Texas, the one that set him on a firm path to the first round.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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