Synonyms for "strong"
Looking for another word for "strong"? Common synonyms include powerful, muscular, robust, sturdy, tough.
Quick answer
The best synonym for "strong" depends on what you mean. Match the dimension: powerful, compelling, robust, intense — each lives in a different sentence.
Synonym groups by meaning
"strong" meaning: physically powerful
powerfulmuscularrobuststurdytough
"strong" meaning: compelling or persuasive
compellingpersuasiveconvincingforcefulcogent
"strong" meaning: intense or vivid
intensevividpotentpronouncedmarked
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