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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the one person who had the intestinal fortitude to stand up and denounce the injustice of it all
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as in fortitude
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
you'll need considerable intestinal fortitude to take a job at that company, but the work experience will be worth it
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Recent Examples of intestinal fortitude
Launching an untested project requires not just intestinal fortitude but investment, and the cost of capital is coming down, said Judy Tu, SVP and senior relationship manager in City National Bank’s entertainment division, citing the Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate reduction.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
Having the intestinal fortitude to fight on no matter the circumstances is what builds champions.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2023
To a certain — albeit unquantifiable — extent, the perception that the Fed will have the intestinal fortitude to inflict pain on the economy in pursuit of its mandate is as important as the reality.
—Martha C. White, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022
Faced with the prospect of going home and missing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in the Little League Intermediate World Series, the team showed tremendous resolve and intestinal fortitude.
—Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2022
Watching Ric Flair do business in the squared circle is worth the price of admission, subscription, one-time pay-per-view fee, or any other means of watching athletic displays of intestinal fortitude.
—Matt Caputo, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2022
It’s that cause that gives you that intestinal fortitude to prevail.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2021
Broadcasters John McEnroe and Piers Morgan raised the question of her intestinal fortitude.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2021
Grenier, then, demonstrating real intestinal fortitude, proposed helping Osmani overthrow Mullah Omar if Osmani would publicly break with al Qaeda and turn bin Laden over.
—CBS News, 22 Sep. 2021
Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
Having the intestinal fortitude to fight on no matter the circumstances is what builds champions.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2023
To a certain — albeit unquantifiable — extent, the perception that the Fed will have the intestinal fortitude to inflict pain on the economy in pursuit of its mandate is as important as the reality.
—Martha C. White, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022
Faced with the prospect of going home and missing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in the Little League Intermediate World Series, the team showed tremendous resolve and intestinal fortitude.
—Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2022
Watching Ric Flair do business in the squared circle is worth the price of admission, subscription, one-time pay-per-view fee, or any other means of watching athletic displays of intestinal fortitude.
—Matt Caputo, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2022
It’s that cause that gives you that intestinal fortitude to prevail.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2021
Broadcasters John McEnroe and Piers Morgan raised the question of her intestinal fortitude.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2021
Grenier, then, demonstrating real intestinal fortitude, proposed helping Osmani overthrow Mullah Omar if Osmani would publicly break with al Qaeda and turn bin Laden over.
—CBS News, 22 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intestinal fortitude
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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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Lately, the federal judiciary has responded with impressive speed and fortitude to Trump’s fusillade of executive orders and other actions.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Though Graham had concerns for how Cooper would be handle the pressure of this style, he was quickly given comfort by the young actor’s fortitude.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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The goal of the project is to position women as central figures, as many ancient texts and paintings traditionally depict male heroism, while women are often relegated to mere decoration and reproductive roles.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In recognition of his heroism, Jessen was awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, by Consul General Frédéric Jung on September 18, 2023, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
18 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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For examples, men tend to have more muscle mass, a larger store of fast-twitch muscle fibers, and a higher VO2 max, or the maximum rate of oxygen intake.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Shop comforter sets, cooling gel fiber pillows, and lightweight quilt sets during Way Day while prices start at $24.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 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
Cite this Entry
“Intestinal fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intestinal%20fortitude. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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