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
There, Snow White finds new purpose and fortitude in not only her new friends but also in her journey to find her father after he is dumped by her horrible stepmother, who is only concerned with skin-deep beauty.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
The story of how Clementina Rind became a pivotal figure in early American journalism is one of resilience, intellect and fortitude.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
The troupe dances to classic songs while sharing stories of womanhood and fortitude.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
From the start of his film career, Haynes brought his brand of energy and fortitude and also courted a bit of controversy.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
The story of how Clementina Rind became a pivotal figure in early American journalism is one of resilience, intellect and fortitude.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
The troupe dances to classic songs while sharing stories of womanhood and fortitude.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
From the start of his film career, Haynes brought his brand of energy and fortitude and also courted a bit of controversy.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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His leadership showed compassion, political courage, and moral clarity … qualities our leaders could use today more than ever.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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In both world wars, the key to victory was not so much military prowess as unbeatable stamina.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
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Speed and stamina are core aspects of their role, and for most, these take a nosedive around these ages.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Ancient Rome is cool because of gladiators, Julius Caesar — and yes, the underlying lore of strength, bravery and epic feats of masculinity.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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In many of Kim Won Suk’s dramas, there’s an inspiring character—one whose acts of kindness, compassion, bravery and loyalty motivates viewers to do the right thing in their own lives.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Premiering April 20 on Nat Geo and streaming April 21 on Disney+ and Hulu, the three-part series is a visual triumph made possible by engineering grit, field science, and the kind of rugged tech innovation typically reserved for space exploration.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the Francophone descriptor fails to conjure the dust her voice kicks up, the grit and moan that hang in the air after each song.—
Carrie Brownstein,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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