HARD-SHELL Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

hard-shell

adjective

variants or hard-shelled

Definition of hard-shell

as in hard-line

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Recent Examples of hard-shell Modern restaurant menus, with the familiar enchiladas and tamales and hard-shell tacos, can resemble Tex-Mex, but never say that to a New Mexican local. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Since many bags share the same characteristics (think a black, medium-sized, hard-shell suitcase, for example), listing any unique attributes will help. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026 Since the seeds are hard-shelled, germination often requires scarification, that is, weakening of the seeds’ coats by an exterior force in order to encourage water absorption. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026 The campaign provides a chance to dip cones for $1 charge in hard-shell coating flavors, such as chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hard-shell

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Adjective

Palestinians in the West Bank have faced violence as Israel’s hard-line government, dominated by settler leaders and supporters, has overseen a surge in settlement construction over the past four years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Palestinians in the West Bank have faced violence as Israel’s hard-line government, dominated by settler leaders and supporters, has overseen a surge in settlement construction over the last four years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of hard-line

Adjective

The Perseids are particularly fast and often leave persistent glowing trails.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Collins has long been open about his struggles with alcohol addiction, which in part was spurred by the health issues related to his persistent back injuries.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistent

Adjective

Silicone doesn’t break-down in water and adheres to pipe walls along with trapped hair to create particularly tenacious blockages, according to Gonzalez.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Hwang Jung-min, who leads the international cast, recommended Hoyeon for the role of a tenacious police officer.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of tenacious

Adjective

The Indian government last month issued a stern warning to Instagram to remove child abuse ads on its platform that followed a warning to WhatsApp over the rollout of a username feature.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
According to Jane, Burke was generally a caring and attentive friend, but also stern.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of stern

Adjective

Although denim can be quite rigid for travel or long in-office days, Quince’s options happen to be uniquely stretchy and soft, with premium construction that rivals brands triple the price.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
These platforms are riddled with undocumented business logic, fragmented workflows and rigid, siloed databases.

— Sridhar Yerramreddy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of rigid

Adjective

And many on Wall Street remain steadfast in their belief that this cycle won’t be any different.

— Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Herrera proactively trains staff for potential immigration enforcement, creating vital protocols due to a lack of external business guidance, embodying a steadfast commitment to protecting its community.

— Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

But there is little sympathy coming out of Ukraine, where civilian infrastructure, including businesses, have endured years of relentless Russian attacks.

— Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
Ted was genuinely out of his depth, the conflicts felt earned, and the show still had to persuade audiences that its relentless optimism wasn’t naïve.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of relentless

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