determined
adjective
de·ter·mined
di-ˈtər-mənd 
dē-
1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved
was determined to become a pilot
is determined not to let it happen again
2
a
: showing determination
a determined effort
b
: characterized by determination
… will deter all but the most determined thief.—
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Examples of determined in a Sentence
We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes.
his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken
Recent Examples on the Web
Using Urban Area as a form of measurement, cities and areas are grouped together so the top 10 largest cities by area are not the individual cities but rather groups of cities within a determined proximity.
—Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Still, student activists nationwide appear determined to show their support for people in Gaza and push their universities to divest from companies with ties to Israel or who otherwise profit from its war with Hamas.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 26 Apr. 2024
This common story is communicated in a dance vocabulary of determined strides overcoming invisible burdens.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Totten, who called Cooley innovative, creative and determined, is a quarterback coach at Southern University.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
David Schultz’s wallet and phone were in the semi, and nothing was determined to have been missing.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
With her trademark charisma and intensity, Grier leads a cast of determined characters taking a stand against injustice.
—Ashley McDonough, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
McAdams masters her portrayal of a determined caregiver continually sitting in the uncertainty of worry, despite constantly leaning toward positivity.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
Brazil wears the mantle of the G-20 presidency this year and can follow India’s example by encouraging a nationally determined approach to climate finance.
—Kelly Sims Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Still, student activists nationwide appear determined to show their support for people in Gaza and push their universities to divest from companies with ties to Israel or who otherwise profit from its war with Hamas.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 26 Apr. 2024
This common story is communicated in a dance vocabulary of determined strides overcoming invisible burdens.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Totten, who called Cooley innovative, creative and determined, is a quarterback coach at Southern University.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
David Schultz’s wallet and phone were in the semi, and nothing was determined to have been missing.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
With her trademark charisma and intensity, Grier leads a cast of determined characters taking a stand against injustice.
—Ashley McDonough, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
McAdams masters her portrayal of a determined caregiver continually sitting in the uncertainty of worry, despite constantly leaning toward positivity.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
Brazil wears the mantle of the G-20 presidency this year and can follow India’s example by encouraging a nationally determined approach to climate finance.
—Kelly Sims Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
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determined
adjective
de·ter·mined
di-ˈtər-mənd
1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved
determined to be a pilot
2
: not weak or uncertain
a very determined opponent
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