strongwomen
Circus strength performers
Strongwomen are female performers or athletes who demonstrate exceptional physical strength, typically lifting heavy weights, bending metal, or performing other feats of power.
The term dates to circus and vaudeville traditions but now includes competitive strength athletes: Strongwomen competed in the deadlift event.
The singular is strongwoman.
Persistent grip or resolve
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- survivorOne still alive after
indomitable · steadfast · unyielding · undaunted · unbreakable · grit · determination · overcoming
Advocacy for sex equality
- equalitySame status for all
- liberationRelease from constraint
- agencyPower to act
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
independence · self-worth · confidence · assertiveness · advocacy · activism · rights · voice
Those who open territory
- pioneersFirst to explore territory
- heroinesBrave, admired women
- iconsRepresentative small images
- visionariesThose who anticipate change
mentors · changemakers · torchbearers · pathfinders · forerunners · vanguards · luminaries · beacons
Senior corporate officers
- directorsThose who lead organizations
- commandersMilitary authority figures
- chiefsTop-ranking leaders
- managersThose who oversee operations
strategists · governors · captains · administrators · supervisors · founders · CEOs · politicians
Sports competitors
- bodybuildersAthletes sculpting muscular physiques
- weightliftersAthletes lifting heavy loads
- wrestlersCombat sport competitors
- boxersUnderwear or prizefighters
muscular · powerful · fitness · Serena · Ronda Rousey · CrossFit · competitors · champions
tenacity
Persistent grip or resolve
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
survivor · indomitable · steadfast · unyielding · undaunted · unbreakable · grit · determination · overcoming · persistence
feminism
Advocacy for sex equality
- equalitySame status for all
- liberationRelease from constraint
- agencyPower to act
autonomy · independence · self-worth · confidence · assertiveness · advocacy · activism · rights · voice · choice
trailblazers
Those who open territory
visionaries · mentors · changemakers · torchbearers · pathfinders · forerunners · vanguards · luminaries · beacons · paragons
executives
Senior corporate officers
- directorsThose who lead organizations
- commandersMilitary authority figures
- chiefsTop-ranking leaders
managers · strategists · governors · captains · administrators · supervisors · founders · CEOs · politicians · organizers
athletes
Sports competitors
- bodybuildersAthletes sculpting muscular physiques
- weightliftersAthletes lifting heavy loads
- wrestlersCombat sport competitors
boxers · muscular · powerful · fitness · Serena · Ronda Rousey · CrossFit · competitors · champions · Olympians
- bodybuildingbodybuilding, muscle, bodybuilders, Mr. Olympia, posing
strongwomendamsels in distress
Women requiring salvation
shrinking violets · victims · wallflowers · pushovers · doormats
strongwomenweaklings
Physically or mentally feeble people