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
For some real fortitude, the nasi lemak is a mix of crispy chicken served with jasmine rice, a dollop of fried egg, and spicy sambal sauce—a breakfast of champions.
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
That Israelis have put up with such disruption for so long is a reminder of their fortitude and clarity of purpose.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 28 Sep. 2024
With all of the slick runway shows, big-name designers and highly polished boutiques, fashion can appear to be all glamour, but working in the industry takes fortitude — and time.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Who else but someone with such reserves of fortitude, with such a sense of self, with such an ability to laugh but also believe, would be able to withstand such indignity, such mental torture?
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
That Israelis have put up with such disruption for so long is a reminder of their fortitude and clarity of purpose.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 28 Sep. 2024
With all of the slick runway shows, big-name designers and highly polished boutiques, fashion can appear to be all glamour, but working in the industry takes fortitude — and time.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Who else but someone with such reserves of fortitude, with such a sense of self, with such an ability to laugh but also believe, would be able to withstand such indignity, such mental torture?
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
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Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Can Anna and Maryam find the courage to voice their deepest confessions aloud?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Your blend of focus, heart, stamina and joy calls forth the best of everyone around you.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Few stars, especially those merely looking to burnish their personal brand, will have the stamina or interest to source editors, lawyers, designers, proofers, rights specialists, and all of the other professionals required to create, distribute, and sell a book.Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2024
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To the unaccompanied minors who have come from Central America for the last quarter of a century: Thank you for showing more bravery in your young lives than anyone in Trump’s administration can ever dream of.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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From small towns to bustling Chicago, the men left for war and came home with legacies of bravery, resilience and brotherhood.Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
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High-pressure in commerce requires the same level of mental grit and discipline.Boris Kreiman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her storylines involved deep vulnerability, immense grit, and intense personal grudges that often got her character into trouble with both her family and the law.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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