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Recent Examples of toughness
The toughness of a workout or fitness test is relative to the overall fitness of an individual, according to Dr. Jason Perry, M.D., primary care sports medicine physician with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Suggs has become a defensive tone-setter and locker room leader whose toughness sets the tone for the rest of the roster.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
In the meantime, the return of oyster plantings mere feet from the Key Bridge wreckage is a welcome symbol of the city’s toughness, Fiala said.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
His toughness also has permeated the entire roster.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Suggs has become a defensive tone-setter and locker room leader whose toughness sets the tone for the rest of the roster.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
In the meantime, the return of oyster plantings mere feet from the Key Bridge wreckage is a welcome symbol of the city’s toughness, Fiala said.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
His toughness also has permeated the entire roster.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughness
Noun
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But celebrating success is essential for team cohesion.—
Ishaan Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The country’s remoteness was a significant advantage in its quest to stamp out the virus, but so was a remarkable social cohesion that eluded most Western nations.—
Rachel Morris,
New Yorker,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The ultimate protection Key to Liverpool’s defensive solidity has been their tweak in shape within their build-up in possession.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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As a glittering precious metal that can be held (and hoarded!), gold offers the appearance of safety and solidity next to stocks and other (often less-material) financial instruments.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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