1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
The player’s ambition and determination are very strong.
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 24 July 2025
In fact, the strength, determination and resilience formed in hard times can lay a foundation for even better things to come.
—Kelly Stiefel Arias, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Under Michigan election law, Herzberg has a 10-day window following the board's vote to appeal the determination.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
The company provides various services including career counseling, determination of aid for disabled individuals and assitance to low-income families.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 24 July 2025
In fact, the strength, determination and resilience formed in hard times can lay a foundation for even better things to come.
—Kelly Stiefel Arias, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Under Michigan election law, Herzberg has a 10-day window following the board's vote to appeal the determination.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
The company provides various services including career counseling, determination of aid for disabled individuals and assitance to low-income families.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for determination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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The plummeting price could be attributed to OPEC’s decision to heavily increase production in May, June, and July of this year.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The decision about whether to transfer the case to adult court will be made by prosecutors at a later date.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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For the experienced solo traveler: A weeklong Euro trip This is one of the most underrated solo adventures around in my opinion, but being able to navigate not just one foreign country but a few in the span of a week is definitely next level.—
DeAnna Taylor,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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The escalation comes after Castro, one of two commissioners who voted against changing the elections without voters weighing in, asked Coral Gables City Attorney Cristina Suárez for a formal legal opinion.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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This high-profile tax benefit for reducing taxable income is available for those who itemize deductions on their federal tax returns instead of using the standard deduction.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Patreon, another competitor to Passes, takes 8 to 12 percent as well as payout fees, with most creators reporting deductions of 15 to 20 percent.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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This past April, Kingston was taken into custody after his guilty verdict, but posted $100,000 bond before his release.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
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The verdict comes after lengthy trial deliberations, which included a mistrial and two juries discharged.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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Whilst not saying anything outright, the inference from the ‘career is short’ part can be that Isak told Howe what has now become public knowledge.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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These people have not insisted on the same transparency for his many accusations and inference of complicity toward his enemies in the government, the press and the education community.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The political scientist Robert Powell’s game theory model of conventional war and nuclear escalation, for example, has shown that the possibility of conventional war between nuclear powers depends on the level of risk and the balance of resolve.—
Carter Malkasian,
Foreign Affairs,
17 July 2025
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Advertisement Though supporters have billed the measure as a symbolic gesture of budget-cutting resolve, the actual fiscal impact of the package is small.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Regulators should consider fast-tracking reviews for critical infrastructure projects, and assess potential regulatory impacts at the conclusion of key research and technology development projects.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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This is the conclusion of a new analysis by tire experts Local Tire Guys, which used federal data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Federal Highway Administration to assess the quality of roads across all 50 states.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Today, those same companies pay Espinoza five-figure speaking fees to train and inspire their senior leaders — proof that persistence, when paired with purpose, creates its own path.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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For disillusioned progressives feeling powerless to stop President Trump’s initiatives, La Follette’s career exemplifies the value of rejecting the siren song of frustration and complacency in favor of persistence in pursuing progressive ideals.—
Time,
Time,
16 July 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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