robust

[roh-buhst, roh-buhst] / roʊˈbʌst, ˈroʊ bʌst /

ADJECTIVE

healthy, strong

Synonyms

STRONGEST

booming hearty hefty potent powerful prosperous sturdy tough vigorous

WEAK

able-bodied athletic boisterous brawny built concentrated fit fit as fiddle flourishing full-bodied hale hardy husky in fine fettle in good health in good shape in the pink live lusty muscular peppy powerhouse prospering roaring robustious robustuous rough rugged sinewy snappy sound stout strapping thriving tiger vital well wicked zappy zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fragile impotent incapable ineffective lethargic small unstable weak wobbly

WEAK

flabby infirm soft unhealthy

Example Sentences

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The S&P 500 powered to a fresh record Tuesday following data showing surprisingly robust third-quarter US economic growth as markets hope for a year-end "Santa Claus Rally."

From Barron's

The Bank of Spain on Tuesday raised its economic growth outlook for the country for 2025 and 2026, citing robust domestic consumption and strong exports.

From Barron's

The U.S. economy grew at an unexpectedly robust pace in the third quarter, powered by strong consumer spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This means raising standards, embracing robust due diligence measures, creating clear links between revenue and social outcomes, and designing programs that contribute to national development.”

From Barron's

Both are expected to remain robust for the third quarter, though growth will likely be more moderate than the second-quarter boom.

From Barron's

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