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Recent Examples of toughness
The skill and hockey sense are real, and the consistency of his effort level and toughness have developed over time, too.
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
What happened to the Magic’s toughness?
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Sullivan and Hafley value mental toughness, aggression, physicality and locker room leadership over speed and entertainment value.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Hard work, discipline, toughness – that was the route to success.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
What happened to the Magic’s toughness?
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Sullivan and Hafley value mental toughness, aggression, physicality and locker room leadership over speed and entertainment value.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Hard work, discipline, toughness – that was the route to success.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughness
Noun
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To create cohesion, Johnson recommends only allowing one or two elements to stand out.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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The guards use a recurve design that relies on physics and cohesion to pull water back into the gutters, while leaves and other tree debris just pass over the guards and fall to the ground.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are more than enough quality players hitting the open market who aren’t demanding top-of-the-market money but can provide immediate solidity at these spots.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In navigating the minefield that is 20th century and contemporary art, some names represent bedrock-like solidity and maximum liquidity in a world driven by passionate enthusiasts who see investment as the cherry on top.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Importantly, there was no detrimental effect on strength or durability from the additives.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Pixel 9a brings Google's flagship intelligence to a more accessible price point without compromising on durability or features.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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