ruggedness

noun

Definition of ruggednessnext
as in toughness

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  1. toughness
  2. strength
  3. stamina
  4. cleanliness
  5. vigor
  6. vitality
  7. hygiene
Noun
  • In other words, coaching can create a foundation of the emotional toughness necessary to be a leader in a constantly changing world.
    Maren Perry, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The spiritual teacher manages to captivate us and touch our hearts – even those which have turned into stone from stress and the toughness of everyday life.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of toughness
Noun
  • But Selzer’s poll could be a sign of Harris’s strength with white voters in that region of the country, which could augur well for her in neighboring Wisconsin.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Uranus has methane, too—more, in fact—but the strength of its blue is diluted by haze in its upper atmosphere.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • The extended conversation caused Trump to arrive hours late to his campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan, though his supporters praised his stamina and work ethic for making the journey between campaign stops.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Opening new booster packs requires stamina, and waiting one day builds up enough stamina for one pack.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • Unlike many other establishments in the country, Starbucks stores win out as important meeting points with their uniform experience: pleasant interiors, comfortable seating, cleanliness and friendly staff.
    Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
  • More to Know: Made in Japan, this curler comes with precision pads that can be easily replaced with the brand’s pads to ensure cleanliness.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of cleanliness
Noun
  • The firm has been betting on the South with even greater vigor since 2021, when Morali became CEO and Nicole was made president.
    Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Neither are refuted or corrected with the same vigor and enthusiasm seen when the seed of scandal is first set.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Saratoga’s economic vitality has continued to be a contentious topic at city council meetings recently even when the issue has not been on the agenda, with residents calling for the city to do more to support the Saratoga Village.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The vitality of Badu’s Afrocentric appeal, with its core features including bright hues, daring maxi dresses, and her most distinct and defining item—her headwrap pieces—posed beyond the emulation of Afrocentric style.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Practice good sleep hygiene: An hour before bedtime, lower the lights in your room by 70%.
    Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Maintaining good hand and respiratory hygiene can help prevent colds and their spread.
    Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of hygiene
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