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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
In zone 6, consider a cold-hardy variety like ‘Arp’, which can survive temperatures down to -10ºF, and ‘Hill Hardy’, which can withstand below-freezing temperatures.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Country Heritage Winery Located about 20 minutes from downtown, Country Heritage Winery’s 100-acre vineyard focuses on cold-hardy hybrid grape varietals developed for Midwest conditions, including marquette and frontenac.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
With similar pressures and temperatures to those found at Earth’s surface, Venus, up above its cloud-tops, might already be home to simple but hardy microbial life forms.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
There are hundreds of different varieties available in the U.S. with less than 15 that are hardy in zones 6.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Country Heritage Winery Located about 20 minutes from downtown, Country Heritage Winery’s 100-acre vineyard focuses on cold-hardy hybrid grape varietals developed for Midwest conditions, including marquette and frontenac.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
With similar pressures and temperatures to those found at Earth’s surface, Venus, up above its cloud-tops, might already be home to simple but hardy microbial life forms.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
There are hundreds of different varieties available in the U.S. with less than 15 that are hardy in zones 6.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
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Limiting Saturn enters your 2nd House of Resources and Self-Worth, encouraging careful budgets and sturdy values.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Look for strong sturdy leaves that have a nice shape and that are rooted well in the soil.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The run falls about 1,200 vertical feet below a slow, three-person lift that ferries expert skiers to some of Mammoth’s most adventurous terrain.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the recovered materials, dysprosium, ytterbium, and erbium are considered high-value due to strong demand and limited substitutes, while yttrium and gadolinium are widely used in electronics, lighting, and healthcare.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Paris Reuters — French wine and spirits exports fell last year to their lowest volume in at least 25 years as US tariffs and Chinese duties hit sales and a strong euro made some alcohol more expensive, industry group FEVS said on Tuesday, warning of no imminent relief.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The world must stand with the people of Iran before more of our bravest souls are lost.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Visitors can take a three-hour train from Zurich or Milan or brave the winding mountain passes by car.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both the Hangout Shade 7 and Hangout Shade 10 feature the rugged, adventure-ready Aerotech PVC inflatable construction that features throughout Bote's product line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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After a long and courageous battle with cancer, James passed away on February 11, 2026 leaving behind his devoted wife, Kimberly, and their six wonderful children.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Braver Angels has created a cross-partisan Civic Scholars Council to explore the meanings of courageous citizenship and examine lessons of America’s civic history from different vantages.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Most importantly, Alvarado relishes in his role as a tough-nosed, point-of-attack defender, an area the Knicks have had trouble despite building a roster with notable defenders across all positions.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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With a durable and tough rubber sole featuring Vibram's TC5+ technology, each step offers the right amount of flex and resistance for a comfortable hiking experience.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jonny Diamond, our fearless editor, has been energized this week by our comrades in Minneapolis.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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And yet, Mikki’s fearless disposition to protect Iris at all costs seems to surpass what the robot was programmed to do.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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