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
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?
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
The journey, which begins its 10th edition in November, is one of the purest tests of mental and physical fortitude in all of sports.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The United States must sustain its fortitude across administrations to shake the revisionists’ assumptions.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Our industry knows better than anyone else the persistent fortitude required to reach pivotal inflection points.
—Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
The journey, which begins its 10th edition in November, is one of the purest tests of mental and physical fortitude in all of sports.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The United States must sustain its fortitude across administrations to shake the revisionists’ assumptions.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Our industry knows better than anyone else the persistent fortitude required to reach pivotal inflection points.
—Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
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Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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The extended conversation caused Trump to arrive hours late to his campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan, though his supporters praised his stamina and work ethic for making the journey between campaign stops.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Opening new booster packs requires stamina, and waiting one day builds up enough stamina for one pack.PCMAG, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Johnson added 12 points after repeatedly driving for layups, Dylan Andrews made two three-pointers on the way to 14 points and Sebastian Mack added 12 points to go with his trademark grit off the bench.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Originally from Mississippi, Ratliff is infusing some Southern flair into the shop with new menu items like red beans and rice, Texas-style chili, organic non-GMO grits, collard greens, and sandwich offerings like rotisserie smoked chicken, pulled pork and Texas-style brisket.Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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