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
Inspired by the true story of the 1960s fight for Civil Rights through the eyes of the girls who reinvigorated the struggling movement through the power of magical thinking, friendship, faith and fortitude.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In this week’s crop of new tunes, Willie Nelson and Ringo Starr issue sterling new songs, once again showcasing their timeless approaches, while Drew Baldridge follows his breakthrough hit with a new track celebrating steely determination and fortitude.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
The fortitude, wisdom, and humanity of Hurley’s later-season characterization helped ameliorate the writing’s earlier efforts to undermine him—although these developments didn’t undo that history.
—Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Now Manny Diaz, Penn State’s defensive coordinator the last two seasons, hopes to keep the momentum rolling, largely by maintaining the Blue Devils’ defensive fortitude.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In this week’s crop of new tunes, Willie Nelson and Ringo Starr issue sterling new songs, once again showcasing their timeless approaches, while Drew Baldridge follows his breakthrough hit with a new track celebrating steely determination and fortitude.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
The fortitude, wisdom, and humanity of Hurley’s later-season characterization helped ameliorate the writing’s earlier efforts to undermine him—although these developments didn’t undo that history.
—Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Now Manny Diaz, Penn State’s defensive coordinator the last two seasons, hopes to keep the momentum rolling, largely by maintaining the Blue Devils’ defensive fortitude.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
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For all the valorization of courage, the show’s reluctance to tackle harder issues head-on feels rather toothless.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Community is also a place fueled by a core virtue: that’s love, which manifests in generosity, kindnesses, and courage.Alice Park, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Large-bodied and strong, at 6-5, 235 pounds, Ortiz should have the stamina to withstand the rigors of an entire season at the big league level.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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For someone who has played sparingly, Adams’ endurance and stamina were noteworthy.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Your bravery & dedication to protecting our communities are nothing short of heroic.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden said the nation also stands with the 35 people injured in the attack and thanked first-responders for their bravery.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Starting a company with no capital requires grit, ingenuity and strategic planning.Mostofa Shakib, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The original ceiling beams, bolted with steel support cladding, highlight the architecture and add a punch of grit.Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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