TOUGHNESS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

toughness

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as in cohesion

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Recent Examples of toughness Having fewer practices has been an obstacle, but it’s also built toughness, according to Kates. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026 There are lingering questions over their toughness and offensive production in his absence. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Quarterback Justin Herbert said everyone on the team respects Harbaugh, a former NFL QB whose teammates praised his toughness. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026 The character is composed of only the broadest of strokes, thinly defined by toughness, trauma, and uncomfortable motherhood, runoff of the stew that formed characters like Ripley. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toughness

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Connected communities are critical to social cohesion, solving local needs and giving people purpose.

— Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Migration and cultural cohesion Against this view, other philosophers hold that societies rely for their cohesion on some degree of cultural commonality.

— J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of cohesion

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White has become one of the best attacking full-backs in the Premier League since his switch from centre-back in 2022, while Timber’s solidity has gone a long way to making Arsenal’s one of the toughest defences in Europe.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Mourinho, known for structure and defensive solidity, aims to build a compact team around stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Junior, though Jude Bellingham's role in this system remains a question.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of solidity

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The debate isn’t about current demand, but the durability of the current investment cycle.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
The folding shell is made of a weather-resistant fabric membrane, while replaceable cladding and repairable parts are designed to enhance its durability.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

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