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Recent Examples of ironclad
David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
This time around — with concerns heightened not only because of a war with Iran, but also a recent shooting at a university in Virginia and an attack on a synagogue in Michigan — security is going to be even more ironclad, authorities said.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Dec. 2025
In September of this year, Trump suggested that the United States could deploy additional rotational forces to Poland, signaling ironclad resolve against Russian revanchism.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Jessie Buckley, an ironclad lock, earned Hamnet’s sole trophy in Best Actress, while Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein cleaned up in the craft categories but was a nonfactor anywhere else.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
This time around — with concerns heightened not only because of a war with Iran, but also a recent shooting at a university in Virginia and an attack on a synagogue in Michigan — security is going to be even more ironclad, authorities said.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Today the bag is still made with the same ironclad material used in conveyor belts.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Dec. 2025
In September of this year, Trump suggested that the United States could deploy additional rotational forces to Poland, signaling ironclad resolve against Russian revanchism.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironclad
Adjective
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In its system card for Claude Mythos, for instance, Anthropicresearchers noted that the powerful AI exhibited a strange fondness for the British cultural theorist Mark Fisher.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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To fix that, Fever removed it and replaced it with a motor from a powerful electric dirt bike.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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General Dynamics Bath Iron Works stated on April 28 that the warship had departed its Maine shipyard and entered open waters to undergo performance testing.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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That warship, an expeditionary sea base, is about the size of an aircraft carrier and can support helicopters and special forces.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The term signifies an unyielding toughness, and decals featuring nails are affixed to batting helmets for players’ positive achievements.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are several factors driving the staggering heat, including a unyielding ridge of high pressure straddling Southern California and weaker-than-normal coastal winds, which typically drive upwelling along the coast.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scheidt’s family were members of the German-Jewish bourgeoisie (a distant cousin, Albert Ballin, was general director of what became the world’s largest steamship line).—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s what was being asked — for days — after the White Star Line’s famous steamship Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His absence strikes a mighty blow for the Timberwolves, who rely on DiVincenzo for a multitude of contributions.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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So far, the space epic, starring Ryan Gosling, has generated a mighty $305 million in North America and $613 million worldwide.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The tanker had departed from the port of Berbera and was heading to the Somali capital of Mogadishu when it was intercepted, a colonel with the Puntland Maritime Police Force told The Associated Press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday, the Hoehne Fire Protection District shared a video of an air tanker assisting in the suppression efforts.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is a solid and affordable Ethernet cable that is sufficient for most homes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Combined with flexible plan options and solid customer support, Cinch is a reliable choice for anyone seeking affordable home warranties without sacrificing quality.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Steam Wrinkles Out of Upholstery and Curtains When filled with water and set to a steam setting, an iron can easily double as a steamer.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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There the steamer has remained and become a home for marine life.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Ironclad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ironclad. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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