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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“Rocket reached record levels of purchase and refinance market share in one of the toughest spring housing markets in years, while delivering our most profitable quarter in four years,” said Chief Executive Varun Krishna.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
A value above 1400 HV places the resulting carbide among the toughest materials commonly used in industry, below superhard substances such as sapphire and diamond.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods ran 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Indonesia has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws, including the death penalty for traffickers, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Trista, one of the Low Cuts and the toughest girl anyone had ever known, said.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
