firmness
- a word derived from firm.
Example Sentences
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After welcoming the pope on Saturday, Spanish King Felipe VI hailed his "clarity and firmness" on the issue, saying they were "essential in the process of healing and reparation of the damage inflicted".
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A forkful should reveal layers — firmness, silk, softness — not one uniform paste.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Instead, some water filled in around me, but I didn’t feel a firmness that gave the sensation of being tightly held or suspended.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
On the other side, the edge lacked firmness, causing you to slide off when sitting or lying down.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026
It was the look he wore when he’d channeled his fear about everything into the singular focus of protecting her, when he had made decisions that could soothe his anxiety with their firmness, their surety.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
