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active, dynamic, energetic, eager, unflagging, tireless,
unfailing, diligent, indefatigable, staunch, true-blue,
steadfast, dedicated, enthusiastic, ardent, fervent, fervid,
vehement, rabid, zealous, resolute, determined, unwavering,
unswerving, firm, uncompromising, regular, persistent,
tenacious, sedulous, assiduous, hard-working: We could use
other strong party supporters like Sandy. 6 competent,
talented, skilled, qualified, knowledgeable, able, experienced,
well-versed, trained, efficient, capable: We are looking for
someone who is particularly strong in writing advertising copy.
7 influential, persuasive, convincing, compelling, trenchant,
unmistakable or unmistakeable, telling, great, profound;
effective, efficacious, effectual, powerful, formidable: His
evidence had a strong effect on the jury. She was taking very
strong medicine for her migraine. 8 well-supported, irrefutable,
well-substantiated, cogent, forceful, substantial, convincing,
conclusive: The police made out a very strong case against her
for premeditated murder. 9 well-established, well-founded,
redoubtable, substantial, powerful, formidable: The position
inside the fortress was quite strong. 10 likely, definite,
substantial, good, better than average, reasonable, sizeable:
There is a strong possibility that she will be elected. Sales of
cars were strong during the first quarter. 11 stable, sound,
solvent, prosperous, flourishing, thriving, affluent: The
economists think that the economy will remain strong. 12 solid,
sturdy, substantial, tough, well-built, reinforced, heavy-duty,
durable; hard-wearing: Is the cage strong enough to hold the
beast? 13 drastic, extreme, Draconian, high-handed, severe,
forceful, rigorous, harsh, stringent, aggressive, strenuous,
stiff, tough, Colloq hard-nosed: We had to resort to strong
measures. 14 numerous, large, considerable, great; numerically,
in number, in strength: They arrived on the battlefield with a
strong force of ten thousand men. Their army was ten thousand
strong. 15 vivid, graphic, etched, engraved, imprinted,
impressed; definite, clear-cut, clear, pronounced, distinct,
striking, marked: The memory of her embrace was still strong in
my mind. He bears a strong resemblance to his brother. 16
wilful, aggressive, combative, defensive, difficult, assertive,
incisive, dogmatic, doctrinaire, opinionated, self-willed,
hard-headed, strong-minded, recalcitrant, stubborn, obstinate,
emphatic, Colloq pushy: One cannot deny that Caroline has a
strong personality. 17 vigorous, forceful, powerful, heavy:
Strong winds lashed the west coast last night. 18 rugged,