STURDINESS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

sturdiness

noun

Definition of sturdiness

as in reliability

the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window

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Recent Examples of sturdiness If Crystal and Ellis had stayed on that tack — tales about the house at 860 bound together by a sense of its loss — 860 might have the sturdiness of a tearjerker. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Central bankers, in turn, may examine the jobs report for information on the sturdiness of the labor market. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Foam conjures the fragile sturdiness that characterizes both Hesse’s sculpture and Zambreno’s own vacillation between precarity and privilege. — Catherine G. Wagley, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 This Bose SoundLink Plus speaker combines the excellent sound quality that Bose is known for with the sturdiness that's expected from an outdoor device. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 The sturdiness that generational batters Hanif Mohammad, Zaheer Abbas, Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq and, more recently, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah and Younis Khan once brought to their batting line-up is now lacking. — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Because of their vibrant, distinctive flowers and overall sturdiness, these perennials are far more beginner-friendly than their sometimes-finicky reputation would suggest. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026 Many high heels rely on metal heel rods for structure, sturdiness, and stability. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Beloved for its sturdiness and easy assembly, as well as its farmhouse-leaning frame style, this bed is an excellent budget option. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

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Noun

Confidence must reflect reliability, while latency and cost must support continuous use.

— Maria Zhang, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Sanchez pressed Donnelly on the reliability of the list and the government’s sources for its information.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of reliability

Noun

The warning signs, and state response In May, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation issued a Level 3 alert, its most serious, warning that sudden swings in data center demand threaten the stability of the grid.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The View From Midland Despite the year’s geopolitical turmoil, there’s a newfound sense of economic stability in Midland that, for the first time in the city’s history, doesn’t seem to depend on sustained high oil prices.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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