1
as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
lost weight only after a cast-iron adherence to his diet
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
he has a cast-iron faith in his innate ability to overcome any adversity that life might throw against him
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Recent Examples of cast-iron
The list of additional products affected by counter-tariffs includes tools, computers and servers, display monitors, water heaters, sport equipment, and cast-iron products.
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Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, Canada responded to Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs by placing 25 percent reciprocal tariffs on steel products and raising taxes on items ranging from tools to computers, sports equipment and cast-iron products.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Designed by architects Wheelock & Thomas, the ornate Delaware Building features a cast-iron base topped with a concrete facade.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The snug space, separated from the sink and toilet by sleek glass doors, incorporates both a cast-iron bathtub and an open shower.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, Canada responded to Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs by placing 25 percent reciprocal tariffs on steel products and raising taxes on items ranging from tools to computers, sports equipment and cast-iron products.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Designed by architects Wheelock & Thomas, the ornate Delaware Building features a cast-iron base topped with a concrete facade.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The snug space, separated from the sink and toilet by sleek glass doors, incorporates both a cast-iron bathtub and an open shower.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast-iron
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First, monitor how Asian hubs respond to the surprising success of Singapore’s stricter regime - will Hong Kong double down on flexibility or pivot toward stability?—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Some venues, such as London's fabric, encourage a phone-free environment through guidance rather than strict enforcement.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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It’s built from a sturdy metal base with a solid wood and plywood frame and has a swivel design that rotates 360 degrees.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But in her 2017 review of the first season, New Yorker critic Emily Nussbaum (who won the Pulitzer Prize just a year earlier) framed her critique in the sturdy housing of history.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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That’s the cost of such rigorous theming: Since you’re supposed to be inside a game, anything that gets in the way of that illusion is banned.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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To receive autism certification through Autism Double Checked, staff at participating properties go through rigorous training on how to best support their autistic guests, such as how to adapt a menu for a picky eater and how to avoid strongly scented cleaning products.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
AFAR Media,
4 Apr. 2025
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Foliage remains evergreen in locations where plants are winter hardy.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Balancing hardy explorer capabilities with a design that’s fresh and elegant, the brand new M will be a hot topic at the upcoming show.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mirroring the intricate pattern of the pants, the shirt featured a short, boxy, oversize fit made of rigid cotton denim with a jacquard-weave pattern and a baggy, extra-loose silhouette.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The vision that a planner and his state bureaucracy projected onto an agricultural area or a neighborhood was far more rigid and simplified than what already existed.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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Saddleback Caterpillar has a stout, brown body about an inch long with a bright green rectangle and an oval saddle marking on its back.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Despite McDermott’s stance on the proposal, the Bills — who boast a similarly stout quarterback in Josh Allen — have run a version of play, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast-iron. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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