as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
moved with speed and decisiveness in investigating the charges of the use of excessive force by the police
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisiveness
Noun
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Russia's icebreaker fleet far outstrips that of any other military, an example of the country's determination to dominate the region.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025 -
Gene has gone on to reference this moment from her first date as a symbol of Jerry’s determination.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Of course, the FOMC only has a single policy tool, interest rates, so if unemployment rises and inflation picks up, then the FOMC’s decision making may be made more complicated.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Again, there doesn’t seem to be anything morally wrong with individuals making these decisions.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Newcastle’s stance has hitherto been that the Sweden international is not for sale, but their resolve is being tested.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, the push back has only strengthened the film team’s resolve to get the film seen, with the producers opting for a direct-to-audience strategy.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Each is still operational and highlights the persistence of spaceflight to withstand political volatility, but new Earth science projects could be vulnerable.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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While recent declines in overall crime are encouraging, the persistence of high carjacking levels and a violent crime rate exceeding that of every state and many cities show that more can be done to make D.C. safer.—
John R. Lott Jr,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Decisiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisiveness. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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