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Recent Examples of toughness
The Swedes seemed overwhelming at times with their relentless forecheck, their size and toughness.
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
And there's a toughness component, a competitive character component to hold these guys accountable and hold them to a high standard.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The Crimson Tide were so clearly the inferior team – in talent, coaching, drive, toughness – that the 35-point loss wasn’t surprising, necessarily speaking.
—Paul Myerberg, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
And Hukporti, too, has had his moments showcasing his blend of speed, toughness and touch, filling in as a backup center for Robinson, often sidelined due to his ankle.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
And there's a toughness component, a competitive character component to hold these guys accountable and hold them to a high standard.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The Crimson Tide were so clearly the inferior team – in talent, coaching, drive, toughness – that the 35-point loss wasn’t surprising, necessarily speaking.
—Paul Myerberg, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
And Hukporti, too, has had his moments showcasing his blend of speed, toughness and touch, filling in as a backup center for Robinson, often sidelined due to his ankle.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughness
Noun
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Selecting pieces with similar upholstery is also a surefire way to create cohesion, so if the rest of your furniture accents are upholstered in bouclé, this bench is a no-brainer.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Madrid’s football was again disjointed and scrappy, especially in midfield, where Bellingham had some bright moments early on, but there was little control or cohesion.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This financial solidity is a noteworthy strength.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, such consistency is grounded in the solidity of the gallerists who shape Conduit’s vision.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An artist may regard his work to be far more important than parenting, but he is helped by the presumption that there will be future generations to bestow durability upon it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Features such as wax coatings on needles give these trees a natural durability that lasts throughout winter.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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