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as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
the amazing fastness with which the boy took his shower had us wondering if he'd used any water
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as in stronghold
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the guerillas retreated to their network of hidden fastnesses deep within the mountains
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as in loyalty
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
his uncompromising fastness to the cause of freedom was beyond question
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Recent Examples of fastness
Tat-Fung’s Downtown collection of blue, black and gray fabrics outperform conventional denim in color fastness, according to Tim Huesemann, the mill’s sales director.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2024
This advancement enables dyeing with Basic dyes, promising enhanced dye uptake and superior wash fastness compared to traditional Reactive dyes.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 13 Sep. 2024
The Neutral Ground had cowboys (or Cow Boys), Indians, cavalry attacks and rescues, and secret woodland fastnesses known only to the canniest frontiersman.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
The technology uses specific formaldehyde-free agents to enhance the dyeing process of raw garments, resulting in a bright and deep indigo color, improving wash and rubbing fastness, and increasing lightfastness and levelness.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 12 June 2024
Fearing extermination, members of the Yezidi sect fled to their ancestral fastness on Mount Sinjar.
—Timothy William Waters, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2016
Branagh returns as Hercule Poirot, who has retired to a Venetian fastness.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2023
When using natural dyes, there tend to be issues with color fastness and shade consistency.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
Unlike the Brahui the Burusho are very isolated in the mountainous fastness of Baltistan in northern Pakistan.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2010
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2024
This advancement enables dyeing with Basic dyes, promising enhanced dye uptake and superior wash fastness compared to traditional Reactive dyes.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 13 Sep. 2024
The Neutral Ground had cowboys (or Cow Boys), Indians, cavalry attacks and rescues, and secret woodland fastnesses known only to the canniest frontiersman.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
The technology uses specific formaldehyde-free agents to enhance the dyeing process of raw garments, resulting in a bright and deep indigo color, improving wash and rubbing fastness, and increasing lightfastness and levelness.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 12 June 2024
Fearing extermination, members of the Yezidi sect fled to their ancestral fastness on Mount Sinjar.
—Timothy William Waters, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2016
Branagh returns as Hercule Poirot, who has retired to a Venetian fastness.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2023
When using natural dyes, there tend to be issues with color fastness and shade consistency.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
Unlike the Brahui the Burusho are very isolated in the mountainous fastness of Baltistan in northern Pakistan.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastness
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But the real surprise, for a grand touring car whose engineers placed an emphasis on providing easy, comfortable speed is the transmission calibration.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Its compact design, solid read/write speeds, and 256-bit AES hardware encryption ensure data safety.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The county is a conservative stronghold located about an hour north of Phoenix.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Compared With Biden, Hillary Clinton The first big slate of states to begin polling includes most of New England, including Democratic strongholds such as New York and Virginia.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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To address the issue and restore customer loyalty, the complaint suggests that Chipotle would need to increase portion sizes, which would, in turn, raise the company’s cost of sales.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Macrinus is, at least, self-motivated, while Lucius reads as indifferent until the script requires him to make an abrupt shift in loyalties.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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But there are some concerns with Fitzgerald under the hood, namely in his strikeout rate (31.7%) and below-average exit velocity (22nd percentile).Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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His exit velocities aren’t all that overpowering - Freeman is more of a technician with a strong K/BB profile, low pop up and high fly ball and line drive rates, who uses the entire field.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The fortress, known as Apsaros, lies along Georgia’s western coast in what is now the town of Gonio.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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This ancient Viking ring fortress, built around 980 AD, offers insight into Denmark's riveting past (though the site remains buried underground presently, there is an informative informational display).Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Because of that, many in the art world snubbed both Mel and Racquel to show allegiance to Mickalene.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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In an election with historic political division, Osborn is marketing himself as a candidate with no allegiance to either party, often expressing his grievances over partisan gridlocks and ineffectiveness on Capitol Hill.Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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While some people may see certain platforms as a breeding ground for hate speech, others may see them as the last bastion of free speech.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The venue was City College in Harlem, a working class bastion of higher education that’s been minting Nobel laureates and business tycoons for more than a century.Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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The path to preserving the planet’s biodiversity will demand resilience, innovation, and dedication.David Carlin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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As the evening shifted from dedication to dance party, the space saw the convergence of a masterclass of art and culture world peers.Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Fastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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