How to Use sturdy in a Sentence

sturdy

adjective

• The saucer is meant for ages 5 and up and is sturdy enough for adults to use, too.
  — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
• The hose was sturdy, with a great grip, and did not kink at all.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022
• Overall, the stroller feels solid and sturdy, and the canopy is thick and durable.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
• The sturdy aluminum base should also stand the test of time.
  — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
• Both of those are very comfortable, sturdy packs, and the Pro 33L here looks to be the same.
  — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023
• They’re made from satin and are as soft as silk but much sturdier.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
• To set up, grab a pair of dumbbells and find a sturdy weight bench.
  — Kirk Charles, Men's Health, 24 May 2022
• The rain chain weighs 3 pounds and comes with a sturdy hook and stake to anchor it into the ground.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
• If a race car conks out on the course, it’s retrieved by sturdy Land Rover tow trucks of the era.
  — Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2023
• The steel rods and poles felt and appeared to be sturdy, and the canopy was stretched tightly over them.
  — Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022
• The handles and shoulder strap are strong and sturdy as well.
  — Neha Tandon, Women's Health, 3 Aug. 2023
• Seek out a creamy, firm goat cheese that will stand up to the juices and form a sturdy, bubbling crust.
  — WSJ, 26 July 2022
• The cushioned top is so soft to sit on and sturdy, with a holding weight of up to 250 pounds.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
• The cushioned top is so soft to sit on and sturdy, with a holding weight of up to 250 pounds.
  — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
• The daybed hangs from four heavy-duty ropes for a sturdy yet soft touch.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 22 Apr. 2022
• Bonus: the mailbox-style arms are wide enough to be a sturdy base for your snacks or books.
  — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
• The soft case is sturdy and durable and comes with a 5-year warranty.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
• That means the straps, zippers, and buckles should all be sturdy, strong, and durable.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2023
• The hinge is even more sturdy than before, so much that the phone requires a bit of force to open and fold close.
  — Ben Sin, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
• Make sure to use a thick, sturdy chip that can withstand the weight of all those toppings.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
• To keep the cost low on the bikes and to keep them sturdy, they’re often made of steel and sometimes aluminum.
  — Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022
• Will the Bears defense be sturdy enough up front to slow Robinson?
  — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2023
• The walls should be thin and delicate yet sturdy enough to hold the filling.
  — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022
• Popovich's coaching tree is as sturdy as a 100-year-old oak.
  — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023
• This leaf mulcher is our pick for a great all-around mulcher that is sturdy, easy to use, and can handle a lot of leaves.
  — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
• The edges of the bed are sturdy, too, so that wriggly partner of yours can move around all night with no fear of rolling off the bed.
  — Shannon Ullman, SELF, 7 Aug. 2024
• Diamond Miller and the sturdy point guard Shyanne Sellers sat on the bench for most of the first half with two fouls.
  — Talya Minsberg, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2023
• Kale salads may be all the rage, but served raw, the sturdy green can be off-puttingly tough.
  — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022
• Outside of the lovely design and sturdy construction, all of the pieces are dishwasher, microwave, freezer, and pre-heated oven safe (up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
• The containers are 100 percent leakproof, dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe, and crafted from sturdy plastic that’s stain-resistant and lightweight.
  — Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025