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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
chrysanthemums are hardy enough to survive a light frost the settlers of the Old West were a hardy lot
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
hardy souls who pioneered new paths into outer space
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Recent Examples of hardy
So the hardy group quickly pivoted, hopping in their cars for the two-hour drive through the mountains to Wolf Creek.
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Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
One is to picture it like today’s storage systems, only denser, wetter, and hardier.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
The dimensions have been standardized for years, and moving vehicles through the structure requires highly specialized ramps that connect the levels safely and efficiently — hardy an opportunity for willful ingenuity.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Sweet gum grows 60-75 feet tall and is hardy in Zones 5-9.
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Tulip Tree
Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) roots are fleshy and sparse.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
One is to picture it like today’s storage systems, only denser, wetter, and hardier.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
The dimensions have been standardized for years, and moving vehicles through the structure requires highly specialized ramps that connect the levels safely and efficiently — hardy an opportunity for willful ingenuity.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Sweet gum grows 60-75 feet tall and is hardy in Zones 5-9.
06 of 07
Tulip Tree
Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) roots are fleshy and sparse.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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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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Linus Ullmark’s sturdy play in net is a major plus.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nick, the son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo), often was depicted as an adventurous and ambitious man who worked as a sea captain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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There’s so much talent in New York, and diners are more curious, more adventurous, and more informed than ever.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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Whether Flick would be brave and take a punt on the veteran by throwing him straight into the back line was another matter entirely, though.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the podcast, one of the things that struck both of us so much was this amazing, brave, vulnerable choice that the real Molly made to allow Nikki into that room to record her.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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This ceramic vase has a rugged, natural matte texture and measures 14.4 inches high, so it’s bound to be a statement piece on your table, mantle, etc.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Average or above skaters who can make plays and contribute to the rugged side of the game.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those are the types of questions courageous politicians should be embracing.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With 72% of employees avoiding conflict, missed opportunities cost organizations dearly—but teams leveraging the simplest collaboration tools can more easily foster courageous communication and experience a 79% boost in transparency and effectiveness.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the Lotus ladies will have some tough competition, including seven-time winner Allison Janney, two-time winner Patricia Arquette, and potential double nominee Kaitlyn Dever.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even if Denver had that many future second-rounders to offer this summer, doing so two consecutive years would be a tough pill to swallow.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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The eclectic evening highlighted what is at the core of both Mosshart's artistry and Lotan's design ethos: fearless self-expression.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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In her public appearances and on social media, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has become a symbol of fearless resistance to the Trump administration’s bullying.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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