1
: a very hard natural igneous rock formation of visibly crystalline texture formed essentially of quartz and orthoclase or microcline and used especially for building and for monuments
2
: unyielding firmness or endurance
… the cold granite of Puritan formalism.—
V. L. Parrington
V. L. ParringtonExamples of granite in a Sentence
had the granite to see the project out to the end
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Back inside, a casual dining area connects to a sleek kitchen outfitted with Jerusalem limestone floors, Brazilian granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
The island is topped with granite, prized for its durability, while the perimeter countertops are wrapped in stainless steel for a distinctly utilitarian edge.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Ailsa Craig granite is so well-suited for curling that the Olympics have never used any other kind of granite in formal competition.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Located 10 miles from the summit of Denali (at about 6,000 feet of elevation), the lodge overlooking the Ruth Glacier from a granite outcrop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
The island is topped with granite, prized for its durability, while the perimeter countertops are wrapped in stainless steel for a distinctly utilitarian edge.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Ailsa Craig granite is so well-suited for curling that the Olympics have never used any other kind of granite in formal competition.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Located 10 miles from the summit of Denali (at about 6,000 feet of elevation), the lodge overlooking the Ruth Glacier from a granite outcrop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granite. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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granite
noun
gran·ite
ˈgran-ət 
1
: a very hard rock that can be polished and is used in buildings and monuments
2
: unyielding firmness (as of character, will, or opinion)
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