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—
V. L. Parrington
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had the granite to see the project out to the end
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The historic lighthouse is by far one of the biggest tourist attractions in the province, sitting atop a mound of granite rock that juts out directly into the ocean.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The gourmet chef’s kitchen is well-appointed with granite countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances and a warming drawer.
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In February, a group of Yosemite National Park staffers hung a giant, upside-down American flag — a symbol of distress — from the side of El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite monolith, to protest the cuts.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The gourmet chef’s kitchen is well-appointed with granite countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances and a warming drawer.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
In February, a group of Yosemite National Park staffers hung a giant, upside-down American flag — a symbol of distress — from the side of El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite monolith, to protest the cuts.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Joules got used to demanding granite countertops and walk-in closets.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granite. Accessed 31 May. 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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