1
: a very hard natural igneous rock formation of visibly crystalline texture formed essentially of quartz and orthoclase or microcline and used especially for building and for monuments
2
: unyielding firmness or endurance
the cold granite of Puritan formalism—
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had the granite to see the project out to the end
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That would be one where the exploration of the granite mining potential of the land had been done as thoroughly as Team Townley had done it.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The chef’s kitchen is fitted with plenty of cabinets (some with open glass fronts), double sinks, granite counters, gas cooking, stainless appliances and a tile backsplash.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
Antar said that with the granite base, the sculpture probably weighs closer to 90 pounds.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Pink granite rock formations and sandy beaches lure travelers to Trégastel, a commune in the Côtes-d’Armor division of Brittany in northwestern France.
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Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The chef’s kitchen is fitted with plenty of cabinets (some with open glass fronts), double sinks, granite counters, gas cooking, stainless appliances and a tile backsplash.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
Antar said that with the granite base, the sculpture probably weighs closer to 90 pounds.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Pink granite rock formations and sandy beaches lure travelers to Trégastel, a commune in the Côtes-d’Armor division of Brittany in northwestern France.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granite. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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granite
noun
gran·ite
ˈgran-ət 
1
: a very hard rock that can be polished and is used in buildings and monuments
2
: unyielding firmness (as of character, will, or opinion)
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