How to Use sturdy in a Sentence

sturdy

adjective
  • The all-steel frame is sturdy and made to last.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
  • There's no doubt that one milk crate is sturdy enough to stand on.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2021
  • They’re made from satin and are as soft as silk but much sturdier.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The hose was sturdy, with a great grip, and did not kink at all.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
  • What are the best of both worlds, and what is great and sturdy about the past?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Also pull on a sturdy pair of boots.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Want to give this sturdy nail technique a try?
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • Droves of workmen were hired to build sturdy piers.
    — Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • These are sturdy enough to stand up to your choice of filling.
    — Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2021
  • The shearling is still fluffy, and the soles are sturdy.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Give structure to fun, and joy can grow sturdy roots!
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • It’s made of durable and sturdy solid wood.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • To set up, grab a pair of dumbbells and find a sturdy weight bench.
    — Kirk Charles, Men's Health, 24 May 2022
  • In death, many of the corpses are dry and sturdy, like trinkets.
    — Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 2 June 2021
  • Others felt the awning didn’t feel very sturdy.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • It is made with sturdy, thick rubber.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The daybed hangs from four heavy-duty ropes for a sturdy yet soft touch.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Instead, reach for a chewy, sturdy bar.
    — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The vines are sturdy and robust.
    — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The saucer is meant for ages 5 and up and is sturdy enough for adults to use, too.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The gelling helps the dough stay soft but strong and sturdy after it is cooked, too.
    — Rachel Wharton, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Splichal just wants to see more parts of the city covered in wide smiles and sturdy shoes.
    — Justin L. MacK, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Both once sturdy and strong with lifetimes that branched out to touch the world around them.
    — Phil Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
  • But so far, the Bruins have been a sturdy group.
    — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Stand about a foot from a box or sturdy step on the balls of your feet with your feet hip-width apart.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Just be sure to pack a pair of sturdy trail shoes, as the terrain can get a bit rocky.
    — Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The handles and shoulder strap are strong and sturdy as well.
    — Neha Tandon, Women's Health, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Any veggie that's long and fairly sturdy when cut is fair game.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Still a sturdy trend but with a few blemishes.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The steel loops that attach it to your bag are super sturdy and durable.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026

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