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 To exonerate and maybe even vindicate this tiny but hardy plant, the FAU team has traveled to Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska, a two-day journey that includes a 12-hour ride through the Arctic wilderness. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Known for its striking appearance and delicious fruit, a single Montmorency cherry tree can provide a generous supply of cold-hardy, versatile cherries, perfect for baking and juicing. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 The rootstock is usually hardier or more disease-resistant than the scion. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 Add a can of white beans for heft and serve with peppery greens like arugula or a hardy chicory like radicchio. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 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
  • Natural and lab-grown diamonds are sturdy enough to hold up to everyday wear, with gems like sapphire and moissanite right behind them.
    — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • The Ideal Trip for Families and Groups These 4x4 safaris are particularly well suited to families with teenagers and groups of friends seeking a more adventurous, immersive way to explore Iceland.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Photograph by Ramona Rosales / AUGUST Musgraves’s subsequent albums have been sprawling in their search for meaning, and even more adventurous in the sonic pathways travelled to get there.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • Davis delivered a strong preseason, but he is now likely headed to a redshirt rookie season unless injuries strike at tackle.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of strong
Adjective
  • How will this play out as these brave, disillusioned journalists enter our world?
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Gunn was indeed brave, and her performance was indeed a train wreck.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of brave
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  • The fire remains active in all directions — primarily within the Ventana Wilderness, which is also remote and rugged terrain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Civilian infrastructure failed or disappeared, telecommunications broke down, and hundreds of thousands of people were stranded in what was already a relatively remote, rugged corner of the country.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rugged
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  • However, rather than the courageous grand duchesses who fought for the freedom of their people far away, the author was fascinated by the suffragette movement of the 1910s.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Those early songs and some of that stuff was so courageous, so good.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • Space-grade electronics will cost more, and the ball’s shell—made from a material tough enough to roll over steel shards and withstand minus 184 °C temperatures—has never been evaluated in lunar extremes.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Democratic leaders face tough decisions on where to spend limited party resources to win the Senate majority.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • This was the era when Parton discovered that her fearless purview and colorful fashion sense could attract fans well beyond her core country constituency.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fearless

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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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