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 Synonyms for firmness
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The key difference lies in the context and purpose: Creativity is appropriate for artistic tasks, while hallucinations are problematic when accuracy and reliability are required.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025 -
This combination is vital to delivering the performance, reliability, and efficiency required at hyperscale.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Many viewers loved the design and praised the brothers for their determination, but Carter also got his fair share of criticism.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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One is a determination to keep fighting: beat the administration in the courts, rely on the Congressional support that has saved foreign aid in the past, and return aid to something as close as possible to January 19, 2025.—
Dylan Matthews,
Vox,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Mariners have a surplus of capable starting pitchers but little offensive stability.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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For athletes, these changes present the opportunity to secure financial stability while honing their skills in a top-tier development environment.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This decision is tantamount to nullifying the statute and is very unlikely to be upheld in court.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In January, The Athletic detailed why this is such a complicated decision, with being able to obtain planning permission likely to be an obstacle for any Leazes Park project.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Haidt then gave us the helpful analogy of the emotional elephant for System 1 and the rational rider for System 2, illustrating that the enormity and strength of the elephant suggest that when the elephant and rider are in conflict, the elephant always wins.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Agam’s absence left a gaping hole in her family, but her siblings carried her strength.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Especially about the power of resolve and will and the capacity to change for the better.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Home Remedies for Sore Throat In most cases, the underlying causes of sore throat resolve on their own.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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