328 entries under strong topic. ×

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fibrous(adjective, feature, characteristic, thin)
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muscular(adjective, person, body, sound)
16
steely(adjective, hard, firm, serious)
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tenacious(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
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obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, rough)
14
hard-boiled(noun, adjective, mean, hard)
14
ruthless(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
14
strict(adjective, hard, easy, severe)
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determined(adjective, clear, hard, severe)
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formidable(adjective, severe, difficulty, rough)
13
strapping(adjective, person, body, sound)
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heavy(noun, adjective, good, person, dull)
12
husky(adjective, person, body, fresh)
12
sinewy(adjective, sound, fit, thin)
12
sound(adjective, calm, fit, firm)
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steadfast(adjective, calm, clear, severe)
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substantial(adjective, calm, hard, solid)
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well-built(adjective, calm, person, body)
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fixed(adjective, mean, hard, sound)
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relentless(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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