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Recent Examples of toughness
Thomas added that her mom was especially hard on her and helped develop her toughness.
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Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Alcock’s scrappy characterization, tempering Kara’s jaded toughness and chaotic messiness with an increasingly strong sense of justice, would seem an ideal fit to continue in a similar vein.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
The 6-3, 208-pound redshirt senior thrived in a system built around defense and toughness under veteran coach Kelvin Sampson.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The Nets would have to believe his skill, toughness and offensive command can outweigh the defensive pressure that comes with building around a smaller lead guard.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for toughness
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Alcock’s scrappy characterization, tempering Kara’s jaded toughness and chaotic messiness with an increasingly strong sense of justice, would seem an ideal fit to continue in a similar vein.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
The 6-3, 208-pound redshirt senior thrived in a system built around defense and toughness under veteran coach Kelvin Sampson.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The Nets would have to believe his skill, toughness and offensive command can outweigh the defensive pressure that comes with building around a smaller lead guard.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for toughness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughness
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If your leadership discussions consistently and quickly end in consensus, that is not a sign of cohesion.
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If common national culture were the crucial glue for team cohesion, the USMNT would be in disarray.
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Ronald Koeman would have been well aware of Japan’s defensive solidity before their meeting in Dallas.
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All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.
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Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
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Quality clothing comes down to a combination of durability and longevity — with a dash of style thrown in to keep every outfit looking fresh all season.
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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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