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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But according to ESPN, they have the league’s toughest remaining schedule.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
Speaking in October, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius said the company would overhaul its China strategy, adding that giving up on the world's toughest but largest market was not an option.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Israel’s longest-serving leader, Netanyahu has been prime minister off and on for some 19 years since 1996 and faces what may be the toughest fight of his political career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
The Channel League champions next face their toughest test since being blanked by JSerra on Aug. 15.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
“This here squadron here is the toughest bunch of Marine aviators ever assembled on this here God’s green earth here,” Sammy bellowed.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
