TOUGHNESS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

toughness

noun

Definition of toughness

as in cohesion

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Recent Examples of toughness And the discipline and toughness Lanning seemed to bring to the program hasn't continued in 2026, with some very poor off-field decision making this year. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 And Stamos’ worries about her lack of toughness were quickly dismissed. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026 Both players are diligent with preparation and exude a toughness that coaches love. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Memphis execs rave about all that Boozer brings with his shooting, rebounding, toughness and focus on winning. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toughness

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Noun

While the best Housewives series can blend social strata, there’s a distinct lack of cohesion on RHOC that makes a casita stick out like a sore thumb.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
To get a workable deal, the Gulf states will thus need to improve internal cohesion.

— ALLISON MINOR, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of cohesion

Noun

More recently, Eisenkot has emerged as a figure of solidity and a focus of sympathy.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
Capturing the whole of the set-up, a Mediterranean pile on the north-west coast of Cyprus, framing its splendid size, its weighty elegance, its thrilling solidity, is challenging.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of solidity

Noun

Iroko is an African hardwood that is noted for its beauty and durability.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
However, long-term durability under continuous exposure to high-altitude winds, changing weather conditions, and mechanical stress will need to be demonstrated through extended operation.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of durability

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