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as in hardship
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
the test questions were rated for hardness, a rating of five indicating the most difficult
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as in severity
the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
the aunt's hardness gradually crumbled under the influence of the little orphan's endearing ways
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Recent Examples of hardness
The authors further explain that the hexagonal diamond’s excellent thermal stability and ultra-high hardness suggest its great potential for industrial applications.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2025
In oil, heat diffuses more slowly, resulting in a moderate hardness, and the process is less likely to damage the sword.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Water hardness is measured by the milligrams of calcium carbonate per liter of water(mg/L).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Williams gleefully forces our gaze upon him and his own try-hardness.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2025
In oil, heat diffuses more slowly, resulting in a moderate hardness, and the process is less likely to damage the sword.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Water hardness is measured by the milligrams of calcium carbonate per liter of water(mg/L).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Williams gleefully forces our gaze upon him and his own try-hardness.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardness
Noun
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Growing up in Florida as the son of Nicaraguan immigrants, Edgar Palacios saw the hardships his parents faced in pursuit of a better life for their family.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit specifically cites City Schools’ hardship, pointing to the district’s need to cut other projects and programs to cover the budget gap.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Type 2 diabetes treatments can vary based on the severity of your condition, your lifestyle, and your overall health.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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In some studies, Vitamin A has been shown to reduce the severity of measles and the risk of death from the virus — but these studies were among highly malnourished populations in low-income countries.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The whale, rarely seen in the area, exhibited signs of severe sunburn, breathing difficulties and unusual behavior.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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More research is needed to determine if this priming has an impact on those who have difficulty filtering out background noise, such as people with hearing loss or ADHD.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Hardness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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