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
Conscientiously addressing a national crisis of domestic abuse while also lunging for the heartstrings, the film is an uneven balance of grainy social realism and crowd-pleasing uplift, but Cruz’s resolute performance just about holds it together.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
The letter offers a resolute response to Ballal’s treatment unlike the one signed by Yang and Kramer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
There is plenty of good sense in the EU taking a resolute stand.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025
Unique, however, is resolute and reveals a personal betrayal.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
The letter offers a resolute response to Ballal’s treatment unlike the one signed by Yang and Kramer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
There is plenty of good sense in the EU taking a resolute stand.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025
Unique, however, is resolute and reveals a personal betrayal.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolute
Adjective
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But Trump remains defiant about the tariffs, much like Putin remains determined to continue Russia’s assault on Ukraine.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Bears signed Grady Jarrett in free agency to be a starter on the interior of the line but remain determined to create a deep rotation up front.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With three ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Recently, Ruff has sounded like a coach who is intent on seeing things through with this Sabres team.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And, in fact, Democrats are winning special elections month after month after month, including most recently a decisive one in Wisconsin earlier this month for the state Supreme Court.—
Isabel Danzis,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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That’s exactly what WWE fans got inside Allegiant Stadium, with a short but sweet bout that ended in decisive fashion when Cargill demolished Naomi with a massive Jaded finisher.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And over the opening month of this season, Yamamoto’s confident mound presence has been mirrored behind the scenes, the pitcher becoming more vocal in game-planning meetings and assured in his clubhouse demeanor.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Both Roseman and Sirianni were confident that Mukuba could deliver the same blows in the NFL despite being undersized.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Royals left-handed reliever Sam Long received positive news regarding the inflammation in his left elbow.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Aided by the latest tech exemptions and a possible auto industry exemption, U.S. financial markets finished in positive ground Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a swift and firm response, attorneys representing Harvard sent a letter on April 14th unequivocally rejecting the Administration’s demands.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This mom was absolutely right to step in and draw a firm line.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Resolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolute. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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