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
Sharpe delivered an emotional and reflective speech, underscoring the love and determination that fueled his career before it was abruptly cut short due to a neck injury in 1994.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Driver brings determination and urgency to hitting targets and breaking through barriers.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The move to reverse this determination has huge implications for regulations that push automakers to produce cleaner cars.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 July 2025
This time around, the only minor blip came via a behind-the-scenes battle over screenwriting credits, with the WGA stepping in to make a determination.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 30 July 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Driver brings determination and urgency to hitting targets and breaking through barriers.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The move to reverse this determination has huge implications for regulations that push automakers to produce cleaner cars.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 July 2025
This time around, the only minor blip came via a behind-the-scenes battle over screenwriting credits, with the WGA stepping in to make a determination.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for determination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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Two Fed governors opposed last week’s decision to hold interest rates steady, the first multiple dissent since 1993.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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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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In my opinion, rethinking their roles through a commercial lens could help hotels and OTAs drive more loyalty and increase customer lifetime value (CLTV) as traveler journeys become more nonlinear and highly content-influenced.—
Sanjay Ghare,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In my opinion, there are seven managers in the sport better than Boone.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So the taxpayers in CFM lost their deduction, but what about penalties?—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Part of that is due to the increase in the standard deduction for those age 65 and older from 2025 through 2028.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Where is Richard Allen now? Following Allen's sentencing, his defense team planned to appeal the verdict, according to The New York Times.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Subramanian previously denied another of Combs' bail requests at a hearing hours after a 12-person jury delivered their verdict in the case.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Neural latency, signal noise, and the scalability of neuron training also present hurdles for real-time AI inference.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Aug. 2025
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That gap has created growing interest in a more accessible approach: AI inference.—
Andre Reitenbach,
Forbes.com,
15 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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Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent and original storytelling across short and pilot formats.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Privately, some of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies have come to a sobering conclusion.—
Jake Lahut,
Wired News,
6 Aug. 2025
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While cost is a primary consideration for payers, lack of persistence on GLP-1s is another reason for hesitance to reimburse weight loss drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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