holding up

ADJECTIVE

sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dependable fair legal proper reliable safe solid stable valid

STRONG

faithful fly go kosher proven received recognized sanctioned secure solvent true washing

WEAK

all there authoritative canonical hanging together holding together holding up in wash holding water legit loyal orthodox reputable significant standing up tried-and-true

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresponsible unacceptable undependable unreliable untrustworthy vulnerable wrong

STRONG

dishonest disloyal false uncertain

WEAK

distrusted illogical incomplete infirm refused rejected unbelievable unfathomable unfit unhealthy unreasonable unsound

NOUN

endurance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability capacity courage fortitude grit mettle patience perseverance persistence stamina strength tenacity tolerance vitality

STRONG

allowance backbone bearing cool coolness guts gutsiness heart moxie pertinacity pluck resignation resistance resolution restraint spunk standing starch submission sufferance suffering toleration will

WEAK

continuing enduring forebearance intestinal fortitude undergoing withstanding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy cowardice idleness impotence inability incompetence indifference indolence intolerance lack laziness lethargy timidity weakness

STRONG

compliance fear resistance

WEAK

end fleetingness

Example Sentences

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Wealthier families may not have felt the need to dramatically pull back on their gas consumption, however, because wage gains among this cohort are holding up.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“This could be a straight-up landlord-tenant claim that the landlord is not holding up its end of the bargain in terms of maintaining the property,” he says.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Major exporters in the region showed continued improvement in March, with demand holding up despite a volatile global environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“My name is on the ballot! That’s mine!” he said, holding up the letter and giggling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I looked at Dad’s boot to make sure the duct tape was holding up.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

holding up

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