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noun

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Recent Examples of ironclad
Adjective
Europe’s leaders and officials have been blindsided by a staggering collapse in American support for Ukraine in the past weeks, after almost three years of ironclad backing by the previous administration of Joe Biden. Edward Szekeres, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025 Most important for the Ukrainians, it would be compensated with ironclad security guarantees for the rest of the country and with a pledge of political and economic integration into the West. Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
So, with the Titans, this patience manifests in me as someone who doesn't believe in making a change unless there's an ironclad guarantee that the alternative is better than the present. Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2024 Avoid a broader regional war while forcefully countering Iran’s terrorist proxies and destabilizing activities, and demonstrating an ironclad, unprecedented commitment to Israel’s security. Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for ironclad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironclad
Adjective
  • The Trump administration has taken steps and made claims that clash with legal opinions issued by a traditionally powerful agency that is part of the Justice Department, the Office of Legal Counsel.
    Charlie Savage, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The Tar Heels product is the type of runner Jim Harbaugh loves for his offense: north-to-south, powerful, ability to fight through tackles and pick up positive yardage.
    Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Latest footage released by the U.S. Central Command on X shows missiles were fired from a warship and fighter jets were launched from the Harry S. Truman to strike the Houthis.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The oilers are particularly needed in the Indo-Pacific and Persian Gulf — areas regularly patrolled by warships based in San Diego, Hawaii, Washington state and sites in Japan.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In any case, that scenario finds musical expression in an unyielding melody, hardly resting over off-kilter meters.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
  • His writing reflects a global perspective, diverse experiences, and an unyielding quest for knowledge.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In 1925, Evangelina Rodríguez stepped off a steamship in her hometown of San Pedro de Macorís.
    Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The survivors yelled for help when a steamship passed them during the night, but without flares to signal they were not seen.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This small but mighty chair expands to a 14-inch seating area and has a steel frame that can support up to 275 pounds.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
  • With its 4-inch (102mm) Maksutov-Cassegrain design, this small but mighty scope delivers sharp, detailed views of the Moon, planets, and, in the right conditions, bright deep-sky objects.
    Tantse Walter, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With past tanker seizures straining relations between Tehran and Washington, the move could escalate tensions further.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
  • But deploying firefighters, helicopters and water tankers is often based on human decisions.
    Devendra Goyal, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • An excellent 94% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a solid enough 74% audience score.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Pair it with a solid set of dinnerware and let your party guests fight over who gets the special plate.
    Erika Owen, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While steaming, be sure to hold the steamer nozzle upright so hot water doesn't spill or dribble out.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
  • What is the difference between a (portable) steamer and iron?
    Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Ironclad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ironclad. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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