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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
These deciduous trees are hardy in Zones 5 to 9 and grow best in full sun.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
So the hardy group quickly pivoted, hopping in their cars for the two-hour drive through the mountains to Wolf Creek.
—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
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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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
So the hardy group quickly pivoted, hopping in their cars for the two-hour drive through the mountains to Wolf Creek.
—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
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
Adjective
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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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The 19-year-old, who plays for the Kansas City Current, roamed about central midfield Tuesday night with Albert and distinguished herself with her brave defending and positioning, according to Hayes.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 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
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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
Adjective
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The doc observes students shaping and driving courageous forms of conversation among themselves and with their institutions.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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John Lewis John Lewis, born in 1940 in Troy, Alabama, was a son of sharecroppers who became one of the most courageous and enduring voices of the Civil Rights Movement.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the next two years, Muhammad rang up five more victories against progressively tougher competition.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On the other side, the Grizzlies had an even tougher time with Curry, who finished with 52 points on 16-of-31 shooting.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s other out-of-character moments for our fearless leader.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Arya stars as fearless MI6 operative Zara Taylor, while Jallab plays former close protection officer Vincent Taleb, who will this time be on a mission to stop a deadly virus threatening to decimate Europe.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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