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
Sehgal, who wore a jacket and a quarter zip, took in the monument’s massive granite pylons, inscribed with the names and ranks of the more than four thousand Americans who never returned from the Atlantic during the Second World War.
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Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The deep tunnel carved into the granite behind Mount Rushmore, and what was to be the Hall of Records.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The Pine Knot Trail is a seven-mile (round-trip) trek to the top of Grand View Point, while the Castle Rock Trail runs a little less than three miles total and culminates in a series of towering granite boulders.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
From the street or the lake, the estate reads as a private compound tucked into the hillside, surrounded by granite and tall pines.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The deep tunnel carved into the granite behind Mount Rushmore, and what was to be the Hall of Records.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
The Pine Knot Trail is a seven-mile (round-trip) trek to the top of Grand View Point, while the Castle Rock Trail runs a little less than three miles total and culminates in a series of towering granite boulders.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
From the street or the lake, the estate reads as a private compound tucked into the hillside, surrounded by granite and tall pines.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
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James is an unrestricted free agent and the early timing of his decision allows the Lakers to approach free agency, which officially began Tuesday afternoon, with an almost clean slate.
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Gaines said the decision felt like the culmination of the last several years of her life, but also a reminder of how far the debate had moved.
Noun
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But as far as their defensive commitment goes, and their sheer determination to see the game plan through, Paraguay deserve at least a little credit for almost shutting an incredible team down.
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For 250 years, Americans have overcome every challenge with grit, resilience, and determination.
Noun
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This perhaps was the England football team’s own equivalent, for the decisiveness, for the individuality of it, and above all for the power.
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Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.
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Speaking earlier on Sunday, Putin used a speech to the ruling United Russia party congress to reinforce his resolve to achieve the country's military objectives and project Russia's strength.
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Spoelstra consistently has praised the resolve of Smith, who went undrafted out of Missouri in 2021.
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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