1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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2
as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
acted with swift decision
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Recent Examples of decision
In a moment when cultural winds shift rapidly, this Supreme Court decision anchors us to something enduring: the truth that children do best when raised by parents who are free to guide their moral and spiritual formation.
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Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
Today's decision is a vindication and reassertion of the proper role of the federal courts in our constitutional system.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
However, if James unexpectedly turns down the money to seek better title opportunities elsewhere — not a bad decision for the Lakers, honestly — then the ensuing roster chaos will not be the right time to make a change at the top.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Toward the end of our conversation, Victor touched on a recent decision to start moving in and out of pronouns.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
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Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
Today's decision is a vindication and reassertion of the proper role of the federal courts in our constitutional system.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
However, if James unexpectedly turns down the money to seek better title opportunities elsewhere — not a bad decision for the Lakers, honestly — then the ensuing roster chaos will not be the right time to make a change at the top.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Toward the end of our conversation, Victor touched on a recent decision to start moving in and out of pronouns.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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In my opinion, being an entrepreneur is more than just launching new businesses and accomplishing objectives.—
Bharath Kumar Kakkireni,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Richie’s work on himself continues to, in my opinion, sustain all hope for humanity.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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The network of community leaders and officials all questioned the administration’s determination that Haiti is now safe enough for people to return.—
Churchill Ndonwie,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The increasingly obvious awfulness of Dave’s book gives Smollett some great reaction work amid all Michelle’s pained determination.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
28 June 2025
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After Heard filed an appeal of the verdict, the two announced separately that the case had been settled with the money paid by Heard going to charity.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 June 2025
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The verdict will go a long way toward shaping the dynamic in 2028.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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What is a totalitarian leader other than an individualist taking that creed to its cruel conclusions, erasing the uniqueness of every other person into mere characters in a drama?—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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Though numbers had shrunk in recent weeks, the massive showing for Saturday’s anti-Vucic rally suggested that the resolve persists, despite relentless pressure and after nearly eight months of almost daily protests.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The timing of the executions appears intended less to inflame anti-Israel sentiment than to project strength internally, a source familiar with the matter told TIME, describing it as a signal of resolve by a government increasingly consumed with fears of infiltration.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 June 2025
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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