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steeliness

  • a word derived from steel.
    steel
    noun
    any of various modified forms of iron, artificially produced, having a carbon content less than that of pig iron and more than that of wrought iron, and having qualities of hardness, elasticity, and strength varying according to composition and heat treatment: generally categorized as having a high, medium, or low-carbon content.
  • a word derived from steely.
    steely
    adjective
    consisting or made of steel.

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But I and millions of Americans do remember them for fierceness in their respective battlegrounds, a steeliness any sailor should aspire to.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025

Former Manchester United and England team-mate Ella Toone reveals a crucial reason behind Earps' incredible career - the steeliness that exists alongside the vulnerability.

From BBC ● May 30, 2025

She delicately balances steeliness and vulnerability to deliver a heartrending performance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024

As in her best performances — “Passing,” “Sylvie’s Love” and “Little Woods” — Thompson delivers a mix of warmth and steeliness here.

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2024

More than anything, I wanted them to be strong, to have a certain steeliness, the kind that would keep them upright and forward moving, no matter what.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama