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adjective

Definition of stiffenednext
as in stiff
incapable of or highly resistant to bending stiffened corpses an old-fashioned dress with a stiffened lace collar

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stiffened

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verb

past tense of stiffen
as in strengthened
to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe plans to further stiffen the already onerous requirements for admission to the elite military unit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stiffened
  1. stiff
  2. strengthened
  3. rigid
  4. solid
Adjective
  • Forget the stiff, polished high-fashion boutiques — Mima feels like stepping into the eclectic world of your coolest, most unpredictable friend.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And the deal ran into stiff opposition from a coalition of unions, small grocery stores and political leaders from both parties wary of corporate consolidation.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stiff
Verb
  • Economic Benefits and Future Challenges The shale industry’s growth has provided numerous jobs, strengthened local economies in production hubs, and bolstered national energy security.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • This past year, that cultural legacy was further strengthened by Valentino Merlo and The La Planta.
    Julián Mastrángelo, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthened
Adjective
  • This adaptability means you’re not locked into a rigid method.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Together, the observations point to a rigid, mostly solid interior beneath Io’s surface, rather than a global magma ocean — solving a 45-year mystery started by Voyager 1’s observations.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of rigid
Adjective
  • For context, ArcelorMittal revenues grew 45% between 2020-2022, primarily aided by a solid rally through 2021 on account of rising steel and iron ore prices, as well as restocking across the industry.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • To repurpose my disorientation and anger into something more actionable, solid and firm.
    Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of solid
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