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the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window
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Recent Examples of sturdiness
Tomatomania named the Sart Roloise its Tomato of the Year, praising its taste, beauty, sturdiness, and production.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Their summer additions skewed towards physicality and defensive sturdiness, and Leeds have become rugged and, relative to the clubs around them, low-drama.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But this tissue’s sturdiness can have downsides.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Organic materials in succulent soil mix provide nutrients for the succulents, while the rock materials provide sturdiness and air pockets for excellent drainage.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The tree also has fire-resistant and hypo-allergenic branches, as well as a metal base for extra sturdiness.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The ultimate addition to an apartment or condo, the bed frame’s noise-free, space-saving design receives a 10 out of 10 score for sturdiness from commerce market editor Kate McGregor.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Their summer additions skewed towards physicality and defensive sturdiness, and Leeds have become rugged and, relative to the clubs around them, low-drama.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But this tissue’s sturdiness can have downsides.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Organic materials in succulent soil mix provide nutrients for the succulents, while the rock materials provide sturdiness and air pockets for excellent drainage.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The tree also has fire-resistant and hypo-allergenic branches, as well as a metal base for extra sturdiness.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The ultimate addition to an apartment or condo, the bed frame’s noise-free, space-saving design receives a 10 out of 10 score for sturdiness from commerce market editor Kate McGregor.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdiness
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The City of Fort Worth says the work is focused on repairing deteriorating concrete along a high-traffic corridor to improve safety and reliability.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The construction is part of a $93 million rehabilitation project that aims to improve safety, traffic flow and reliability for the more than 167,000 vehicles that use the expressway each day.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other academic research finds that communication about money can lead to greater marital satisfaction and stability.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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His teammates often marvel at his strength both in the weight room and in team drills.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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