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
If any lack the fortitude to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, that is their own misfortune.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
Yad Vashem honors these heroes for their moral fortitude and courage.
—Todd L. Pittinsky, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
The wartime leader became a global icon for his gruff fortitude in the opening stages of the war, but his domestic popularity has since dipped.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Faithfully adapted into an excellent Hulu limited series, the panoramic tale hewed closely to the details of Hunter’s own improbable family history, highlighting instances of fortitude, resourcefulness and luck.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
Yad Vashem honors these heroes for their moral fortitude and courage.
—Todd L. Pittinsky, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
The wartime leader became a global icon for his gruff fortitude in the opening stages of the war, but his domestic popularity has since dipped.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Faithfully adapted into an excellent Hulu limited series, the panoramic tale hewed closely to the details of Hunter’s own improbable family history, highlighting instances of fortitude, resourcefulness and luck.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is all about new beginnings, courage and fresh starts.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Zegler’s Snow White is a princess who not only finds true love but also the courage to be the type of leader that her late father taught her to be.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Rather than signaling academic stamina alone, these meaningful experiences illustrate maturity, purpose, and a student’s potential for significant contributions to college communities.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The 52-year-old actress has been able to return to her craft, amid her battle with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), now that she’s increased her stamina and is relapse-free.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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The show’s bravery in exploring mature topics, like infertility, has also moved parents.—
Leena Tailor,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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And don’t blink —Auburn and Michigan are set to light up the arena in a battle of athleticism and grit.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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