as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
it was only with the greatest fortitude that the Pilgrims were able to survive their first winter in Plymouth
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Recent Examples of fortitude
More important, his Turner Broadcasting System had the financial fortitude to keep CNN on the air, against all odds and in the face of huge losses in its early years.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 May 2026
For Garcia, that sense of something built by instinct and fortitude is part of what makes the next chapter feel so charged.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Like my predecessors, my life has been grounded in faith and fortitude.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Honey in the Wound exists to acknowledge the fortitude of women who had to bear so much in silence for so long.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 May 2026
For Garcia, that sense of something built by instinct and fortitude is part of what makes the next chapter feel so charged.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Like my predecessors, my life has been grounded in faith and fortitude.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Honey in the Wound exists to acknowledge the fortitude of women who had to bear so much in silence for so long.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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These men considered the loss of control that such behavior implied-an animal urge indulged by weak men lacking the courage to fight other men directly-to be shameful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Standing in the gap requires courage.—
Mariama Boney,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The stamina, coordination, reflexes and maneuvering of a vehicle at such ridiculously high speeds is more than admirable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Wellness Elixir Marg, a play on a margarita, features a non-alcoholic tequila with ginger, turmeric, orange, agave, coconut water and maca root powder, an adaptogen said to help manage stress while boosting energy, stamina and libido.—
Gizelle Lau,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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On the heels of Operation Metro Surge, the massive immigration enforcement that uprooted everyday life for many people in the Twin Cities, local community members are being honored for their bravery in documenting the events.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Well, take your picture of virtues for brave soldiers here, virtue itself being a word, while brave or bravery apparently didn’t fit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Hopefully grit will be one of them.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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With propulsive pacing and excellent courtroom drama, The Lincoln Lawyer is an easy binge with just the right amount of grit to not feel old-fashioned.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Noun
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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