Synonyms for "strong"

Looking for another word for "strong"? Common synonyms include powerful, muscular, robust, sturdy, tough.

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The best synonym for "strong" depends on what you mean. Match the dimension: powerful, compelling, robust, intense — each lives in a different sentence.

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"strong" meaning: physically powerful

powerfulmuscularrobuststurdytough

"strong" meaning: compelling or persuasive

compellingpersuasiveconvincingforcefulcogent

"strong" meaning: intense or vivid

intensevividpotentpronouncedmarked

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