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Resolve to Define Resolute
Resolute comes from the same Latin verb as resolved, and the two words are often synonyms. So how did it get this meaning from the Latin? Essentially, when you resolve a question or problem, you come to a conclusion, and once you've reached a conclusion you can proceed to act. So in your New Year's resolutions, you resolve—or make up your mind—to do something. Unfortunately, New Year's resolutions aren't a good illustration of the meaning of resolute, since only about one in ten actually seems to succeed.
Examples of resolute in a Sentence
Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
In statements reported by state media on Sunday, China’s top political adviser Wang Huning echoed Beijing’s position, calling for the promotion of national reunification with Taiwan and for resolute opposition to Taiwan independence.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 June 2025
DeCosta is resolute about not revealing the nature of his talks with Jackson.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Coupling calmness with resolute silence can be masterful.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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“Resolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resolute. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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