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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

Sportswear brand Nike felt the full force of said steeliness in the run-up to the 2023 World Cup when they initially made the decision not to put Earps' replica goalkeeper jersey on sale.

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

Sissy acknowledged the steeliness that was in Katie.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith