toughness

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Recent Examples of toughness He was lauded for his toughness and warrior spirit. Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025 Finally, impact strength assesses a material’s ability to absorb sudden shocks without shattering, highlighting that the hardness alone doesn’t always mean toughness. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025 An early-season show of toughness and resilience, no doubt. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 Loners avoid prison politics — the gossip, the egos, the tests of toughness. John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toughness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughness
Noun
  • The cash flow from trafficking is under direct threat, and that puts the cohesion of the military elite at risk.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Satellite imagery can help determine the strength, size and cohesion of a storm.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As the light drops, the stillness of the dark comes on, the trees acquire their night-time solidity, and the hooting of the owls begins.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Joan and Luke had a love that was all fireworks and sexy dazzle; after Luke died, Joan married Larry, who was all ordinary-guy solidity.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The trim is made from 100% genuine leather for extra durability and a high-end look.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • By sourcing native materials and investing in extended research and development cycles, Edition emphasizes durability and cultural depth in equal measure.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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