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How is the word robust distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of robust are hale, healthy, sound, well, and wholesome. While all these words mean "enjoying or indicative of good health," robust implies the opposite of all that is delicate or sickly.

a lively, robust little boy

When would hale be a good substitute for robust?

Although the words hale and robust have much in common, hale applies particularly to robustness in old age.

still hale at the age of eighty

When can healthy be used instead of robust?

The meanings of healthy and robust largely overlap; however, healthy implies full strength and vigor as well as freedom from signs of disease.

a healthy family

When is sound a more appropriate choice than robust?

The words sound and robust are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sound emphasizes the absence of disease, weakness, or malfunction.

a sound heart

When is it sensible to use well instead of robust?

In some situations, the words well and robust are roughly equivalent. However, well implies merely freedom from disease or illness.

she has never been a well person

When might wholesome be a better fit than robust?

The words wholesome and robust can be used in similar contexts, but wholesome implies appearance and behavior indicating soundness and balance.

a face with a wholesome glow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of robust Perhaps not, but Ukraine seeks robust security guarantees from its Western partners and the capacity to defend itself in the future, should Russia decide to invade again. Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025 The business was helped by a robust fourth quarter that also beat expectations, with both divisions highlighted by events that set fresh records. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025 Zoom in: Maryland is among the states that could be hit hardest, with potential annual losses exceeding $2 billion due to Johns Hopkins University and its robust research corridor, Terry Clower, director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, told Axios. Tina Reed, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025 Platforms have become more robust, compliance frameworks are emerging, and serious builders are focused on delivering concrete value. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for robust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robust
Adjective
  • For most healthy adults, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily, about two or three 12-ounce cups of coffee.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Below are some of the foods and drinks to avoid before bedtime in order to have a healthier and better sleep experience.
    Khloe Quill, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • While the brand is only five years old, Florentina has been quite energetic in putting out 15 collections.
    Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The collection includes portraits of McCartney’s bandmates—John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—as well as evocative self-portraits and energetic scenes captured through car windows as the band navigated the chaos of their newfound fame.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Their roster is rich with talented young players, including a terrific goaltender in Lukas Dostal, and there are signs that Anaheim is starting to figure it out.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants, and potassium.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.
    Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
  • This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.
    National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • The additional accessories include two cloth liners, a sturdy lame with a wooden handle, four spare lame blades and a blade cover.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Among albums, Four Symbols is the sturdiest winner.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And the colorful, textured animation elevated the human story in a dynamic way.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
  • As models learn and adapt, their underlying parameters shift, requiring a dynamic approach to inference serving.
    Suvarna Krishnan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Curry can develop a musty tang, while celery seasonings may become more potent.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Though financially and logistically dependent on foreign partners, Ukraine's armed forces are among the world's most potent and experienced.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • She is also seen as a solid candidate to land the job permanently.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Gilmour's Eris rocket is made of three stages powered by hybrid engines consuming a solid fuel and a liquid oxidizer.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Robust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robust. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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