strong on
idiom
1
: very good at (something)
The author is not strong on characterization.
2
: containing a lot of (something)
The explanation was strong on detail.
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Someone who keeps his populist edge; strong on economy or borders, but dials back the divisiveness to pull in moderates.
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Looks like the franchise is finishing strong on and off the ice.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
This team is strong on the defensive end of the floor while also packing a punch on offense due to their two star players.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
High on vibes, low on reasoning Upon 4.5's release, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman did some expectation tempering on X, writing that the model is strong on vibes but low on analytical strength.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Looks like the franchise is finishing strong on and off the ice.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
This team is strong on the defensive end of the floor while also packing a punch on offense due to their two star players.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
High on vibes, low on reasoning Upon 4.5's release, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman did some expectation tempering on X, writing that the model is strong on vibes but low on analytical strength.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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