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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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Power up the device, select a massage speed, then glide the tool from the center of the chin toward the ear, from the tip of the nose to the temple, and across the forehead on both sides of the face.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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As Lee ran at full speed towards the wall, manager Bob Melvin admitted that he was reminded of the injury that ended Lee’s rookie year nine months prior.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Poilievre, however, maintains a stronghold in the Prairies and Alberta, where Conservative support remains dominant.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Israel's military is also intensifying an offensive against a Palestinian militant stronghold in the occupied West Bank, deploying tanks there for the first time in more than two decades.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2025
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Especially important is implementing a loyalty program within your app (there are many successful ones to emulate across not only coffee but food service as a whole) where customers earn points for purchases and receive rewards like free products.—
Sergey Baburov,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Last year, Lowe’s launched a loyalty program for DIY customers.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Aero rakes are equipped with multiple Kiel probes that measure the air pressure and velocity at different points around the car.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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So far, Nuñez has been around 94-95 with his velocity in bullpens.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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This fortress comes as Buffett struggles to find his next big investment target.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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Not even Martin Short’s lady friend and her fortress of Oscar statuettes are immune to the chaos Kate McKinnon’s paranormal sketches can unleash on your psyche.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Lawyers working for the government owe their allegiance to the American people, not to President Donald J. Trump.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Seeger was shaped by the 1930s, Baez by the 1960s, and both, like Dylan, had a moment of decision that defined their allegiances.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Brian Roberts The only mogul left standing fully erect, NBC remains a bastion of anti-Trumpism (Rachel Maddow is back on the air five nights a week!).—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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More importantly, the documentary slyly highlights the hypocrisy now embedded in the DNA of a onetime bastion of rebelliousness becoming more and more mainstream over the years.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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His relentless dedication paid off—Yehuda went on to compete in and judge some of the most prestigious barber battles, including Bronner Bros, America’s Beauty Show, and CT Barber Expo.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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Her dedication to elevating Black voices in wine is truly inspiring.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Fastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastness. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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