1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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2
as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
acted with swift decision
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Liz Cheney and some others like her have made that decision.
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Abc News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
This was an era defined by bold design decisions that linger today, often in the form of re-issues and throwbacks.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Her decision to waive her anonymity has done so much to shatter the idea that victims should carry the burden of shame around with them.
—Claire Cohen, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Acknowledge the difficulty of making this decision and focus on the specific reasons for doing so.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Abc News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
This was an era defined by bold design decisions that linger today, often in the form of re-issues and throwbacks.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Her decision to waive her anonymity has done so much to shatter the idea that victims should carry the burden of shame around with them.
—Claire Cohen, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Acknowledge the difficulty of making this decision and focus on the specific reasons for doing so.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
Noun
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Justice Michael Donnelly concurred in opinion only and justices Melody Stewart and Jennifer Brunner dissented from the rest of the court.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024
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Some polling points to improvement in public opinion on the economy, albeit from low levels.Dave Lawler, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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The State Board for Educator Certification will make a final determination on possible sanctions.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Now, her determination to help TJ extends beyond the physical.Jen Christensen, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump is facing his most important legal verdict yet.Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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One of the most satisfying moments in the film comes as Megan waits around in her backyard with her manager for the verdict to land on Lanez’s case.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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The conditions exist today for artists to reach new heights of moneymaking and celebrity, yet few artists under fifty seem interested in following the Warhol playbook to its logical conclusion and becoming an artist-brand.Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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The interminably long presidential campaign of former President is finally winding its way down to its conclusion.David Faris, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thunberg’s vulnerability, combined with her resolve, represented both the fragility and the strength of our planet, and likely held up a mirror to the inner child within all of us who feels helpless in the face of overwhelming challenges.Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Just when Americans had all but forgotten about the senescent apparition haunting the Oval Office, Joe Biden wanders aimlessly in from the wings to remind the voting public of its resolve to usher him out of public life forever.Noah Rothman, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.
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