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  1. Physically strong; said especially of persons

    robust, sturdy, firm, muscular, sinewy, thewy, vigorous, stout, hardy, big, heavy, husky, lusty, active, potent, energetic, tough, virile, doughty, mighty, athletic, able-bodied, powerful, manly, heavy-set, stalwart, brawny, burly, wiry, strapping, having what it takes*, hard as nails*, made of iron*, in fine feather*, having the makings*.

    Antonyms weak*, emaciated, feeble.

  2. Physically strong; said especially of things

    solid, sturdy, firm, staunch, unimpaired, well-established, well-founded, well-built, secure, tough, durable, able, unyielding, steady, stable, fixed, sound, powerful, mighty, tough, well-made, rugged, substantial, reinforced.

    Antonyms unstable*, insecure, tottering.

  3. Healthy

    sound, hale, hearty; see sense 1, healthy 1.

  4. Firm

    steadfast, determined, staunch; see resolute 2.

  5. Intelligent

    sagacious, clear-headed, perceptive; see intelligent 1.

  6. Powerful

    great, mighty, influential; see powerful 1.

  7. Extreme

    drastic, forceful, strict; see extreme 2.

  8. Potent in effect

    powerful, potent, high-powered, stiff, power-packed, effective, hard, high-potency, stimulating, inebriating, intoxicating, hot*, spiked*.

  9. Undiluted

    straight, rich, unmixed; see concentrated 1.

  10. Intense

    sharp, acute, keen; see intense.

  11. Distinct

    clear, marked, sharp; see definite 2, obvious 1, 2.

  12. Competent

    adept, proficient, skilled; see able.

  13. Financially sound

    stable, solid, safe; see reliable 2.

  14. Convincing

    cogent, potent, forceful; see persuasive.

come on strong*

impose oneself, put the make on, make a strong impression, be aggressive.

See strong in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

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