as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
it was only with the greatest fortitude that the Pilgrims were able to survive their first winter in Plymouth
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Recent Examples of fortitude
The wartime leader became a global icon for his gruff fortitude in the opening stages of the war, but his domestic popularity has since dipped.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Faithfully adapted into an excellent Hulu limited series, the panoramic tale hewed closely to the details of Hunter’s own improbable family history, highlighting instances of fortitude, resourcefulness and luck.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
However, baseball players are creatures of habit, and baseball is the sport that will test your mental fortitude more than any other.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
At one moment, Vukov pointed to his head — usually a sign of mental strength or fortitude — not after a successful point, but after Rybakina had failed to serve out the first set.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Faithfully adapted into an excellent Hulu limited series, the panoramic tale hewed closely to the details of Hunter’s own improbable family history, highlighting instances of fortitude, resourcefulness and luck.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
However, baseball players are creatures of habit, and baseball is the sport that will test your mental fortitude more than any other.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
At one moment, Vukov pointed to his head — usually a sign of mental strength or fortitude — not after a successful point, but after Rybakina had failed to serve out the first set.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
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Final Thoughts In 2025, businesses that thrive will be those that have the courage to define a niche and serve it relentlessly.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lilian, with a phobia of reptiles, nevertheless gathered the courage for her children’s sake, running a finger along the back of the boa constrictor.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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But for Musselman, stamina has never been a question.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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While that age cutoff might seem young, ATCs must have incredible physical stamina and mental sharpness, McCormick said.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Passengers huddle to hear the fabled tale of a sailor who fell in love with the ocean, an allegory about bravery, exploration and transformation.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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New highlights include Oysters Rockefeller with a miso twist and Drunken Prawns with Cajun spice and puffed grits, a nod to Sam DuVall’s Mississippi roots.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sigma Beauty Spa Brush Cleaning Glove $42 AMAZON Rather than lathering your brush by hand, slide on this glove for extra grit with half the effort.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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