tough
adjective
strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
toughest
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superlativeof tough.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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That work ethic was essential for her Season 3 arc, which found Williams facing some of the toughest acting challenges of her career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Rocket reached record levels of purchase and refinance market share in one of the toughest spring housing markets in years, while delivering our most profitable quarter in four years,” said Chief Executive Varun Krishna.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"Now, he's taking on an entirely new challenge as he joins the ranks of the Gladiators, bringing his trademark physicality and competitive spirit to one of television's toughest arenas."
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
A value above 1400 HV places the resulting carbide among the toughest materials commonly used in industry, below superhard substances such as sapphire and diamond.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
The bus shelter in front of the school had a flowerbed with the toughest roses in Bakersfield.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
