strong on
idiom
1
: very good at (something)
The author is not strong on characterization.
2
: containing a lot of (something)
The explanation was strong on detail.
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Looks like the franchise is finishing strong on and off the ice.
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Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
This team is strong on the defensive end of the floor while also packing a punch on offense due to their two star players.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
High on vibes, low on reasoning Upon 4.5's release, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman did some expectation tempering on X, writing that the model is strong on vibes but low on analytical strength.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Each of them strong on their own, but unstoppable when paired together.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
This team is strong on the defensive end of the floor while also packing a punch on offense due to their two star players.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
High on vibes, low on reasoning Upon 4.5's release, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman did some expectation tempering on X, writing that the model is strong on vibes but low on analytical strength.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Each of them strong on their own, but unstoppable when paired together.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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