as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
had the granite to see the project out to the end
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Recent Examples of granite
The kitchen is open to the living room and has granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a washer and dryer.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 29 Apr. 2025
The sunlight reflects off the pink granite of the Wise County Courthouse in the middle of the square, its clock tower standing tall.
—Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
This is because granite and metamorphic rocks prevalent in the areas tend to contain high levels of uranium.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
Additionally, another four-foot-tall black granite statue was found face down in front of these statues.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 29 Apr. 2025
The sunlight reflects off the pink granite of the Wise County Courthouse in the middle of the square, its clock tower standing tall.
—Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
This is because granite and metamorphic rocks prevalent in the areas tend to contain high levels of uranium.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
Additionally, another four-foot-tall black granite statue was found face down in front of these statues.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for granite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
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Fighting will pause to allow for Alexander's safe passage, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, a day after Israel was told of Hamas' decision to free the last surviving U.S. hostage in Gaza as a goodwill gesture to President Trump.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The school and Los Angeles Unified School District made the decision as the best way to get the campus re-opened after the Palisades fire.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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This week’s crop of new music finds Luke Combs and Bailey Zimmerman pairing up on a hard-charging anthem about grit and determination.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Her relentless pursuit of justice, using her smartphone to document conversations and gather evidence, imbues the documentary with an intense intimacy and determination.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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In fact, the resistance to anti-DEI shareholder proposals at companies like Costco, Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Levi’s shows a counter-current of resolve.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Other members of the government have reserved their judgement as well, instead focusing on Israel’s resolve against the Houthis.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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