as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
he had an iron determination to succeed in on Wall Street
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in sand
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
as in to tie
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of iron
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
These types of supernovae are a primary source of Earth’s iron–including the iron pumping around in your blood right now.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
In the weeks since the fragile detente, Washington has accused Beijing of slow-walking approvals for rare earth exports and reneging on its promise made in Geneva, with Trump expressing increasing urgency to speak to his Chinese counterpart to iron things out.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2022
Its Stretch Regent, coming in various fits and specs, is a modern shirt at its finest, treated with non-iron stretch fabric, wrinkle resistance, and a classic French cuff.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
See All Example Sentences for iron
Adjective
While his short game has kept him in tournaments, his iron play is below Tour average, a reality Fowler acknowledged earlier this season but hasn't publicly addressed this week.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
These types of supernovae are a primary source of Earth’s iron–including the iron pumping around in your blood right now.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
Noun
Travel Steamer My mom basically ironed everything of mine to perfection, from tie to underwear, for a good decade.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
In the weeks since the fragile detente, Washington has accused Beijing of slow-walking approvals for rare earth exports and reneging on its promise made in Geneva, with Trump expressing increasing urgency to speak to his Chinese counterpart to iron things out.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Verb
Speak to your doctor about lowering your dose of prenatal vitamins or switching to a non-iron prenatal vitamin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2022
Its Stretch Regent, coming in various fits and specs, is a modern shirt at its finest, treated with non-iron stretch fabric, wrinkle resistance, and a classic French cuff.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
See All Example Sentences for iron
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Adjective
-
The screen is solid, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
-
For home improvement fans and DIYers looking to invest in quality power tools, this DeWalt deal is solid.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
-
And the gaps between each ridge help to retain some sediment without fully stopping the natural flow of sand.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
-
Fairmont El San Juan Located along one of the most impressive stretches of sand in San Juan, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel has long been considered one of the best resorts in Puerto Rico.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
Joining him was David Lipsky, who made a clutch eagle on the par-5 17th to tie Grillo and Campbell at 18-under, but a costly bogey on 18 kept him out of the playoff.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
-
Given that the government generally does not do great things with its money, tying its spending priorities to debt service is probably a positive.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
-
Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
-
The company's results expectations are influenced by tariff disruptions, mixed performance among business units, and uncertain aluminum demand—slightly offset by sturdy alumina margins and effective internal cost management.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
Palencia’s ability to lock in after hitting Contreras showed his self-confidence and mental fortitude not to let the game spiral after the heated exchange.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
-
Belief is a cornerstone of the Williams family and the eldest son, as a result, developed mental fortitude early.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Verb
-
The Gloss Bridge trussed the look up more with a wet effect gloss, using Gloss Luxe in shade 01 Disclosure.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
-
While all of this is going on, Lasher is being trussed for his wedding to his one true love.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
-
This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Noun
-
This formula strikes the perfect balance between grit and hydration—natural sea salt boosts volume and definition, while moringa seed oil helps lock in moisture and adds a healthy sheen to curls and waves.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 June 2025
-
Fatigue is reframed as grit, while emotional exhaustion is labeled as discipline, and recovery is viewed as optional.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share