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
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.
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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
However, baseball players are creatures of habit, and baseball is the sport that will test your mental fortitude more than any other.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
At one moment, Vukov pointed to his head — usually a sign of mental strength or fortitude — not after a successful point, but after Rybakina had failed to serve out the first set.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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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
However, baseball players are creatures of habit, and baseball is the sport that will test your mental fortitude more than any other.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
At one moment, Vukov pointed to his head — usually a sign of mental strength or fortitude — not after a successful point, but after Rybakina had failed to serve out the first set.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
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That all-important contrast is missing (as are any employees who do the manual labor of cleaning up after the guests), which is why the show feels like a deflated satire that never had the courage of its convictions to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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While initially working in a hair salon in his hometown of Houston, Guerrero worked up the courage to move to L.A. to pursue his dreams.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Theory one: After producing nine Bond films over 30 years, starting with GoldenEye in 1995, Broccoli no longer has the stomach or stamina for another years-long Bond production marathon.—
Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The terms refer to any exercise that enhances a muscle's overall strength or stamina.—
Katrina Carter,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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The production encapsulated his bravery, wit and charm.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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If anything, the Rainbow tracks illustrate the youthful grit with which Yes combined their virtuoso tendencies onstage with a certain in-your-face raggedness.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps no other artist has better succeeded at capturing Rio’s exuberant blend of maximalism and grit.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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