hard-wearing

adjective

British
: lasting for a long time : durable
hard-wearing boots

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Their instructions to their designers, Ms. Han said, was to devise an interior that was clean, calm and clutter-free but also punctuated by creative details that were hard-wearing enough to stand up to rambunctious play. Tim McKeough, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 It’s also crafted from a rugged, 300-denier polyester PVC fabric that can handle everything from air travel to donkeys, yaks, and more esoteric (and hard-wearing) modes of transportation. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024 Professional can be ordered with a choice of three different keycap designs and the keys are made from hard-wearing PBT which is less prone to oil shine from long-term use. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse: on sale for $79.99 Original price: $139.99 Buy this hard-wearing playhouse for under $80 and give your toddler the gift of hours of imaginative play. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024 Other happy customers appreciated the durable, hard-wearing fabric, especially for traveling. Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024 His pieces are crafted from hard-wearing denim that gets better with age. Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 24 Oct. 2024 Find it on Amazon Space-Saving Stove Cover For Extra Counter Space The Noodle Board Stove Cover with Handle offers extra workspace during meal prep, protects the stovetop, and is made of durable Acacia wood, known for its hard-wearing properties. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 But with the Augie Type-S, August Special has managed to create a style that’s at once original, comfortable and hard-wearing—and that’s worth far more than any passing trend. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024

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