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Recent Examples of toughness
In Gutierrez’s field, strength and toughness mean very different things.
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Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Dolphins senior national scout Ron Brockington said Llewellyn is a hard worker, displays toughness, can set the edge in the run game and plays with a high motor.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The term signifies an unyielding toughness, and decals featuring nails are affixed to batting helmets for players’ positive achievements.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Lemon might be a good fit for the Rams, Kiper wrote, because of his toughness and the lack of receiver depth on the team beyond Puka Nacua and Davante Adams – the latter of whom is in the final year of his contract.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2026
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Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Dolphins senior national scout Ron Brockington said Llewellyn is a hard worker, displays toughness, can set the edge in the run game and plays with a high motor.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The term signifies an unyielding toughness, and decals featuring nails are affixed to batting helmets for players’ positive achievements.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Lemon might be a good fit for the Rams, Kiper wrote, because of his toughness and the lack of receiver depth on the team beyond Puka Nacua and Davante Adams – the latter of whom is in the final year of his contract.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughness
Noun
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There’s a lot more in the text of the Voting Rights Act that categorizes the relationship between race, political cohesion and voting power.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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However, what makes Tauck unique is cohesion.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The disruptions and anxieties of the AI age might make the solidity of the Church more appealing in the City of Man.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bednar has always stressed defensive solidity first, and the offense will flow from there.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In terms of durability, these are well-crafted.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Finding the right waterproof sandal is key, where quick-drying materials, durability, and customized comfort reign supreme.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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