as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
despite the risks involved, she was resolute in her decision to undergo the experimental operation
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Recent Examples of resolute
Manilow is resolute about getting back on stage.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
And Chinese media highlighted Beijing’s resolute stance on American priorities — from trade to the Iran war — as evidence of Chinese confidence and American decline.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
At a picket line outside Penn Station in Manhattan on Sunday, union members were resolute.
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Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for resolute
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
And Chinese media highlighted Beijing’s resolute stance on American priorities — from trade to the Iran war — as evidence of Chinese confidence and American decline.
—
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
At a picket line outside Penn Station in Manhattan on Sunday, union members were resolute.
—
Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for resolute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolute
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All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.
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Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.
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The Federal Reserve may remain a special case Howe said the court appeared intent on preserving the Federal Reserve's independence.
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The chief intent officer would serve as the steward of organizational intent.
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If there is no fundamental change in the Iranian leadership’s rhetoric and policy, the United States must begin preparing, alongside its partners, for a more decisive phase of wartime policymaking.
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In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week.
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Exploring the recent opportunity Baird is confident Innio will be able to lead and set the highest price target at $50.
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Speaking of golf, a confident politician or a confident reporter, for that matter, should walk like a golfer coming down the fairway on the 18th hole with a three-stroke lead in a major tournament.
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The bat was captured and later tested positive for rabies, allowing doctors to begin the girl's post-exposure vaccination series quickly.
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The report comes with Federal Reserve policymakers expressing mixed feelings about the economy – mostly positive on growth though apprehensive on inflation as earlier fears about weakness in the labor market have eased.
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Scrub firm fruits and vegetables such as melons and cucumbers.
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But the Queen ends with a firm look from the throne, tears still streaming from her eyes.
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“Resolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolute. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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