toughness

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Recent Examples of toughness The fabric still provides the same weatherproofing but with a bit of extra toughness for holding up to the type of extreme conditions for which the Mavericks was conceived. New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025 Mizzou has talented transfers, too This offseason, Gates emphasized adding depth and toughness to an already experienced roster. Ally Schniepp, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025 This is now a rising, maturing team with enough mental toughness to put away bad opponents despite bad luck and maddening officiating. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 Yet the Buccaneers have also displayed toughness. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toughness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughness
Noun
  • Add to that injuries and positional changes, and cohesion was gone.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to military operations, Beijing would launch a campaign to weaken Taiwan’s internal cohesion and willingness to resist.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The hefty glass bottles and their caps, which evoke the vibrant solidity of terrazzo, reflect the approach.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The team needs solidity and security, so their availability could be pivotal.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For men, the Cody James Wyatt jean is a bestseller, given its durability as well as stretch that works for everyday or on the ranch.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The historic peace plan is in its fragile early stages and facing major tests of its durability.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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