as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
had the granite to see the project out to the end
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Recent Examples of granite
Their staff members also meet, and the representatives have some functions off Capitol Hill, including washing the black granite walls at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In that work, two black granite walls are engraved with the names of Americans who died in the Vietnam War, which in his campaign Carter promised to move the country past.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The 13-day itinerary features visits to the Taj Mahal, Rajbari temple complex, and Raj Ghat, a black granite memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
The Holocaust Memorial Garden consists of two granite boulders, on a bed of gravel, surrounded by a stand of birch trees.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In that work, two black granite walls are engraved with the names of Americans who died in the Vietnam War, which in his campaign Carter promised to move the country past.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The 13-day itinerary features visits to the Taj Mahal, Rajbari temple complex, and Raj Ghat, a black granite memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024
The Holocaust Memorial Garden consists of two granite boulders, on a bed of gravel, surrounded by a stand of birch trees.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
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After giving birth to her daughter, River, the new mom grappled with postpartum depression and doubts about her decision began to surface.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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This decision reflects overwhelming scientific evidence that monarch populations have plummeted, primarily due to habitat loss, climate change and widespread pesticide use.Sharmeen Morrison, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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These systems are considered substantial factors in making determinations that affect access to critical opportunities like employment, healthcare, or financial services.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The video, filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, reveals a heartwarming display of feline determination and charm.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Many see sanctuary cities as a human rights issue, but for conservatives the locations are often touted as . Democrats have been touting the strength of the unofficial sanctuary status, but Trump's resolve will likely provide a stress test in the coming four years.Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Diana is more convincing in her resolve to not take part in a lust triangle with Danni and Chase.Emma Soren, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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