1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
States have reached conflicting determinations about whether and when those students ought to be recognized as employees and, if so, have the opportunity to unionize.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Despite his strength and determination, the cancer has proved to be quite aggressive and resistant to the chemotherapy drugs.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The determination was phenomenal.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
That same creative energy and determination is exactly what can breathe new life into your space—no credit card required.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Despite his strength and determination, the cancer has proved to be quite aggressive and resistant to the chemotherapy drugs.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The determination was phenomenal.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
That same creative energy and determination is exactly what can breathe new life into your space—no credit card required.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for determination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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Hanke hastens to add that the administration hasn’t made any definitive decision on whether to back the strategy.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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There will be debates, for months, about manager Rob Thomson’s decision to ask Bryson Stott to bunt against a lefty reliever with no outs and the tying run on second base in the ninth inning.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In their opinion, the bank hasn’t adequately compensated Epstein’s victims.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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These changes are reflected in the Tax Foundation’s 2026 calculator, which models the new law using its own estimates for inflation and deduction thresholds.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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The series will feature a group of contestants facing physical and mental challenges to collect clues before stepping into a real-life game of deduction and deception.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Speed, decisiveness, intensity—these traits have become shorthand for executive effectiveness in today’s business culture.—
Rahul Bhandari,
Harvard Business Review,
8 Oct. 2025
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Still, the decisiveness with which Nix delivered the ball, trusting both the protection in front of him and what his eyes were seeing with the defense, was encouraging.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The verdict is still out as to whether September’s pullback in cattle futures is a temporary pause in an ongoing climb higher or the first sign of lasting relief in a costly beef cycle.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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After the verdict was read, Diddy turned to the jury, placing his hands in a prayer-like fashion, according to the Associated Press.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The second force of exhaustion is making inferences.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The aim of the technology is to make AI training and inference more efficient and scalable .—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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Eighteen packages of European Union sanctions and dozens more from the United States, United Kingdom and others have weakened Russia’s economy – but not its resolve to carry on fighting.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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That lifelong pattern of being overlooked shaped her resolve to speak out.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
10 Oct. 2025
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By the Revolutionary War’s conclusion, the king’s troops had marched through the streets of every major North American city.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The series, which also stars Lola Tung as Belly and Gavin Casalegno as Conrad’s brother Jeremiah, recently came to a conclusion with a blockbuster third season, which broke viewership records.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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