firm
adjective
not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.
firmness
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a word derived from
firm.
Example Sentences
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Tomatoes are also best added without their watery pulp to maintain firmness.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
Even if the call had been intimidating, the judge wrote in his ruling, he was not convinced that such a call “would have chilled a person of ordinary firmness from exercising their First Amendment rights.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
Still, nit-pickers noticed that the benign CPI print was lowered by a sharp drop in used-car prices, which Deutsche Bank economists note offset broad-based firmness elsewhere.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
Consumer Reports says shoppers should consider firmness level, durability, breathability, stability, certifications and support.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 26, 2026
Her breathing sounded like a crackly paper bag inflating and deflating, but she spoke with firmness and clarity.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
