1
as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
a woman of remarkable firmness in the achievement of the goals she has set for herself
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2
as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
test the firmness of the concrete before parking the car on it
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This is a company built on innovation, quality and reliability.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025 -
Boeing’s Dreamliner Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner is highly regarded by many aviation experts for its reliability and engineering.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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From a basketball standpoint, Newell’s experiences with hard work and determination have manifested themselves into a never-ending urge to hunt offensive rebounds.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Despite facing serious health challenges, Les Jones continues to chase the trails as a powerful reminder that passion and determination can carry us far.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Travel photographers told National Geographic the best way to capture the northern lights is by using a wide-angle lens and a tripod for stability.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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With both sides of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering price stability in check, the market still felt comfortable rooting for an interest rate cut down the line.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Here’s how each university navigated the Trump administration’s mounting pressure – and what their decisions reveal about power, protest and the future of American higher education.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Oh talked about her star turn on Grey’s Anatomy before urging Dartmouth graduates to find inner strength and kindness towards themselves to overcome discomfort in their own lives.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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For me, one of his strengths his draft year was his ability to forecheck.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Kissinger believed that power stemmed from a combination of economic strength, diplomatic influence, national self-interests, and military deterrence—but most importantly, the perception of resolve and strategic consistency.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kyiv has long sought to impress upon the Kremlin that there are costs to prolonging its campaign, but some analysts have warned that the operation – which struck Russian airfields thousands of miles from Ukraine’s borders – will only replenish Moscow’s resolve.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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