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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
There are varieties that are hardy here as well in places farther north.
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Proteins tend to be hardier molecules than DNA, though, and in samples from the skull’s temporal bone (the ones on the sides of the head, just behind the cheekbones), the researchers struck pay dirt.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
But while collagen is hardy and generally less susceptible to degradation over long timescales than DNA, Australia’s harsh environment has nevertheless made finding usable samples difficult.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
The island’s vines are hardy, and many of the vines are old.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Proteins tend to be hardier molecules than DNA, though, and in samples from the skull’s temporal bone (the ones on the sides of the head, just behind the cheekbones), the researchers struck pay dirt.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
But while collagen is hardy and generally less susceptible to degradation over long timescales than DNA, Australia’s harsh environment has nevertheless made finding usable samples difficult.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
The island’s vines are hardy, and many of the vines are old.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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That’s where Baker and his team got the idea to find the sturdiest survivors and interbreed them with their Florida siblings.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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The puppeteers then worked from the artist’s sculptures to make sturdier marionettes for performance.—
Ben Miller Laetitia Vançon,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Memorable, inventive, and fully deserving of its place on the list, this one’s for the adventurous.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There have been conflicts between rideshare drivers and taxis in the past, so consider sticking with a reputable taxi or car service, However, the more adventurous can rent a car to explore nearby cenotes, ruins, and regional highlights.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 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
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Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar applauded its brave storytelling.—
Olivia Pinnock,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The mayor and the county commissioners should join us and be brave with us.—
Sister Ann Kendrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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The Thai military has since claimed that more than 100 Cambodian soldiers have been killed as fighting spread throughout their rugged border, spanning some 500 miles.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Adventure Mate uses a mixture of hardened tool steel, composite and aerospace-grade aluminum to create a powerful, rugged tool that weighs in under 5 lb (2.3 kg) inclusive of all the hard components (handle, axe/saw head and shovel head).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
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That means listening to the courageous parents and former yeshiva students who have spoken out and sounded the alarm — and being willing to stand up to entrenched interests when the stakes are as high as a child’s future.—
Adina Mermelstein Konikoff,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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In tennis, Billie Jean King was a courageous first.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The tougher policy changes are adding to the minors’ trauma, advocates say.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Stellantis' loss, versus a 5.6 billion euro net profit a year earlier, underscores the tough challenges for new CEO Antonio Filosa, who was appointed in May after a disastrous performance in the company's crucial U.S. market in 2024 forced the ouster of former boss Carlos Tavares.—
Giulio Piovaccari,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Our evolution lives in fabric, form and fearless self-expression.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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At the top were leaders like the character played by Matthew McConaughey—fast-talking, endlessly confident, seemingly fearless.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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