hardy

adjective

ˈhär-dē How to pronounce hardy (audio)
Definition of hardynext
1
as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure chrysanthemums are hardy enough to survive a light frost the settlers of the Old West were a hardy lot

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2
as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks hardy souls who pioneered new paths into outer space

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Recent Examples of hardy Plants are hardy enough to grow in containers through much of the South for stylish porch plantings. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 On Gruinard, the hardy spores hunkered down, waiting for a new host to infect—even decades later. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026 Fried recommends planting Superior, Toka, Waneta, Alderman, La Crescent, and Underwood for those who need cold-hardy varieties. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 Australians have a certain reputation for toughness, but even the hardiest among them would likely have been poisoned by the bufotoxins in this recipe. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hardy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardy
  1. sturdy
  2. adventurous
  3. strong
  4. brave
  5. rugged
  6. courageous
  7. tough
  8. fearless
Adjective
  • These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sturdy
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  • Creating Lifetime Consumers Intelligent and adventurous, Belle writes the ending to her own story.
    — Megan duBois, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • With 40-foot waves at Nelscott Reef, there’s also surfing for the adventurous set.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventurous
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  • The duties also apply to kraftliner, which is a strong paperboard, primarily used in the outer layer of cardboard boxes.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Love the Georgia peach down, but respecting the fidelity of partnership has never been one of her strong points.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of strong
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  • One brave expression can bring more life back into your day than overthinking ever will.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Pictures from History/Getty Images Duleep was the child of Singh and Rani Jindan, a beautiful and brave woman.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of brave
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  • As the chief medical examiner for a county that stores the most human remains in the nation, Greg Hess has for decades been accustomed to the many that arrive at his office every year after being found in the vast and rugged southern Arizona desert.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, CFMoto hasn't simply built a giant road tourer with rugged styling; the hardware clearly suggests the Ibex 950 is ready when the pavement ends.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of rugged
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  • President Harry Truman’s courageous decision to support the United Nations in defending the South against invasion from the North laid the foundation for today’s remarkably successful Republic of Korea.
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But no revelation is as courageous or groundbreaking as Panettiere’s description of her experience with postpartum depression.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • With men on first and third and nobody out that inning, second baseman Jackson Holliday fielded a tough grounder and threw to second, but shortstop Gunnar Henderson dropped the ball for an error and everyone was safe.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As for footwear sales in the region, the second quarter saw a slowdown of sales of high-heat product, alongside tougher comparatives and ongoing softness in end-of-cycle footwear product lines.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tough
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  • Founded by Charles Tanqueray in London, the brand was built on a fearless pursuit of perfection — with over 300 versions created before the final London Dry expression was perfected.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But Abney’s instincts and fearless makeup were always going to leave an impact on this staff.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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