1
as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
a woman of remarkable firmness in the achievement of the goals she has set for herself
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2
as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
test the firmness of the concrete before parking the car on it
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Recent Examples of firmness
Aside from the aforementioned designs, our picks also include customizable firmnesses for a Goldilocks-like setup, rare and indulgent materials like silk for a smooth, breathable sleep surface, and artisanal covers with ticking patterns to elevate a bedroom’s style.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Studies on footing ramped up in intensity after the 2004 Athens Olympics, a Games that was quickly defined by concerns around the intensity of the heat and the resultant firmness of the going at the grassed Markopoulo Arena.
—Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 June 2026
All of these help deeply nourish the skin and increase firmness and bounce.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Collagen is the structural protein that gives skin its firmness and elasticity.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
These models shift smoothly between firmness levels.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Finally, seedless types are bred specifically for flesh firmness.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Fresh blueberries last longer when refrigerated at around 40ºF, which helps preserve their firmness and reduces bacterial growth.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Studies on footing ramped up in intensity after the 2004 Athens Olympics, a Games that was quickly defined by concerns around the intensity of the heat and the resultant firmness of the going at the grassed Markopoulo Arena.
—Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 June 2026
All of these help deeply nourish the skin and increase firmness and bounce.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Collagen is the structural protein that gives skin its firmness and elasticity.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
These models shift smoothly between firmness levels.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Finally, seedless types are bred specifically for flesh firmness.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Fresh blueberries last longer when refrigerated at around 40ºF, which helps preserve their firmness and reduces bacterial growth.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmness
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The final was 4-0, which undersold its decisiveness.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Following his Game 1 sluggishness, Wembanyama played with more aggression and decisiveness.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Pino's defense team aggressively questioned the reliability of the navigation data.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Taxpayers supporting these major upgrades should be able to see how infrastructure works in real time and how those investments are improving reliability and resilience.—
Gregg Herrin,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The most noticeable change in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s oversight of the central bank, compared to his predecessor, Jerome Powell, is his determination to reform the institution.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The Secretary of State’s Office made the determination Tuesday.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Housing and neighborhood stability — including preventing the displacement of existing residents — is a critical community priority listed in the vision and action plan.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Developments in quantum networking, photonic architectures, error correction, and qubit stability stimulate innovation.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Partey, who pleaded not guilty to all those charges, appealed against the decision not to allow him into Canada and saw his arguments dismissed.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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For Antwan McKoy, the decision was always going to be one of those two schools.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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These moves seek to address the brain drain of top technical talent following the invasion of Ukraine by playing to a traditional Russian strength—upskilling members of a population of some 140 million people, which has historically seen success in the mathematical sciences.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Nearly 30 years later, and some 52 years after the country’s first World Cup appearance in West Germany, Haiti’s players must summon that same strength.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Noun
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And then the case either resolves or there's a lawsuit by the EEOC or by the private party.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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