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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
The system ensures good wet-rubbing and dry-rubbing fastness and softness on all kinds of fabrics.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastness
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The sophomore running back from St. Louis pairs blistering speed with body strength to emerge as a hard-to-tackle runner.Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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In one-on-one coverage, Barron has NFL-ready speed that could translate to him being a slot corner at the next level and the physicality to be an outside corner.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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During Spain’s colonial rule of the Philippines, which lasted from the mid-sixteenth century until 1898, Spanish priests staged folk dramas in town plazas; called moro-moro, the performances featured Christian soldiers dramatically capturing Islamic strongholds.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The steakhouse may be no longer, but Fertitta still has a stronghold in the category in New York.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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They are being educated mostly in Mandarin and indoctrinated with official Chinese values of loyalty and patriotism.Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unilever’s commitment to sustainability offers a similar lesson of reducing plastic waste while boosting loyalty and brand reputation.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Vehicles of all types incur fuel economy losses because of wind resistance, which is considerably stronger at highway velocities.Peter Douglas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Throwing fewer four-seamers resulted in higher average four-seamer velocity, and the pitch played up even more.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The fortress is made up of two distinct areas: a core inner fortress that researchers say show signs of year-round residential use and a more sprawling outer area that may have been used more occasionally by roaming pastoral groups.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2025
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Geographically, the United States is both an economic hub and a military fortress.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Her style range shows an allegiance to the simple yet ornate, where craft is key: a killer red carpet formula.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Previous attorneys general have included both those with a close allegiance to the presidents who appointed them – personal lawyers, friends, a brother – and those who were more independent-minded.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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The American cowboy is an aspirational bastion of masculinity, and as Costner proves, of manners.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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What could be more traditional than Third Round Thursday, that bastion of everything pure about English football?George Caulkin, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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This initiative reflects Dixon’s dedication to fostering personal growth and uplifting his community.William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Touched by her dedication, viewers praised Oldenburger in the comment section.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Fastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastness. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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