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
  • Netflix takes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes and mental toughness of the sprinters who devote their entire lives to crossing the finish line in record time, where their professional futures are decided in just fractions of a second.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This opacity is what makes tariffs politically attractive—politicians can impose them to fill government coffers or signal toughness in a trade negotiation without the backlash that would accompany the same policy pushed through the tax code.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of toughness
Noun
  • She’s just found some kernel of strength and integrity.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
  • It should be noted that the Crocs brand achieved over 20% growth in China in Q3, a challenging market for many brands, and also saw strength in Australia, France, and Germany.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • It’s always been the case that the big auto OEMs were unlikely to have the stamina for this race.
    Brad Templeton, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Walking has been shown to improve strength, stamina, and flexibility and reduce the risk or severity of several chronic health concerns.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • The Bird Alliance of Oregon states that the Portland nonprofit managing city cleanliness has committed to using non-lethal tactics to deal with crows and even testified in favor of a ban on crow poisons.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
  • On the Bossier side, The Margaritaville Resort Casino and The Horseshoe are favorites for locals and visitors alike, frequently praised for their excellent dining, cleanliness, and variety of games (and both double as a place to stay).
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of cleanliness
Noun
  • Drive brings passion, vigor, and focus even in the face of significant headwinds.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • There is one film that serves as a counterpoint, representing the vigor these older characters strive to resurrect.
    Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • The Symphony aspires to perform live symphonic music of excellence, beauty, and vitality at a consistently high level.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Just the fact that DeBose’s character, Calypso, has gone from being a Spidey-baiting Haitian voodoo priestess with a zombie slave-trade sideline in the comics to a slick attorney is an indication of how little vitality screenwriters Richard Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway mine from the material.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Authorities also froze the price of consumer goods, such as food and hygiene products, amid shortages.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • When possible, buy cleaning products, both for your household and hygiene, that don't come in plastic containers.
    Will Stone, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hygiene
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