firmness

Example Sentences

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After welcoming the pope on Saturday, Spanish King Felipe VI hailed his "clarity and firmness" on the issue, saying they were "essential in the process of healing and reparation of the damage inflicted".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A forkful should reveal layers — firmness, silk, softness — not one uniform paste.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Instead, some water filled in around me, but I didn’t feel a firmness that gave the sensation of being tightly held or suspended.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Consumer Reports says shoppers should consider firmness level, durability, breathability, stability, certifications and support.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

As his fingers took the hilt, it seemed to the watchers that firmness and strength returned to his thin arm.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien