thick-skinned

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Recent Examples of thick-skinned It is made from the thick-skinned Lambrusco di Grasparossa, whose high acid keeps the wine balanced and avoids its being cloyingly sweet from its 48 grams/liter residual sugar. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 The formidable thick-skinned, long-furred beast occupied the mammoth steppe, a cold-dry grassland biome that existed during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2024 Its small, thick-skinned berries make wine with strong tannins and high acidity, two components that aide in Cabernet Sauvignon’s ability to age. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024 Thousands of apple varieties—crunchy, thick-skinned Fujis, which originated in Japan in the 1930s; aromatic Galas; and rare Pink Pearls—exist in the world today, many of them bred for their distinct flavor, color and texture. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023 Haley has chosen instead to cast herself as a fighter who happens to be a woman, someone thick-skinned yet self-aware. Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023 Thankfully, the lake is ideal for thick-skinned lesser flamingos who visit the spot to put on weight before finding their mates. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023 The thick-skinned Russets absorb seasonings, butter, and cream better than any other potato. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thick-skinned
Adjective
  • Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
  • To play someone whose world is so beautiful on the surface but whose secrets are ruthless has been an exhilarating challenge.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The novel intertwines present-day events with painful memories of the lives of her parents, who tried to protect their love from war, jealousy, and the cruelty of the merciless Soviet government.
    Nelly Klos September 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
  • In the present day, Lockjaw reenters Bob and Willa’s lives with merciless force, deploying troops from his immigration taskforce on Baktan Cross, the sanctuary city where Bob and Willa have been laying low in the 16 years since Pat became Bob and baby Charlene, Willa, as the two went on the lam.
    Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • According to the Earth Impact Effects Program calculator, developed by Imperial College in London, U.K., a stony asteroid the size of 2025 FA22 could cause a crater 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) wide.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Thick-skinned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thick-skinned. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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