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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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
But after more conversations, the staff’s collective determination to not only revitalize the program but also develop the whole individual gave Celifie confidence in UCLA, prompting the wide receiver to shut down his recruitment.
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Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Then came another moment that perfectly captured the determination his daughter had shown throughout the experience.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The first is the country's determination to become a global leader in advanced technologies.
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Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Gómez, a street vendor who sells water and soft drinks, introduced her family with pride and determination, presenting them as representative of countless other working-class Mexicans.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for determination
Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Then came another moment that perfectly captured the determination his daughter had shown throughout the experience.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The first is the country's determination to become a global leader in advanced technologies.
—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Gómez, a street vendor who sells water and soft drinks, introduced her family with pride and determination, presenting them as representative of countless other working-class Mexicans.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for determination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
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Harry has fought the decision in court to reinstate security, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet shared.
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The latest decision marks another step toward advancing one of the country’s key uranium development projects.
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Which apparently disqualifies them from having an opinion about a movie or casting decision.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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Topline The Powerball jackpot rose to $348 million—the third biggest lottery prize of 2026 so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, although a winner would take home a much smaller payout after taxes and deductions.
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Meanwhile, the federal standard deduction shields single filers and married couples with $15,750 and $31,500, respectively.
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Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.
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The final was 4-0, which undersold its decisiveness.
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The call for impeachment comes just days after a judge delivered the verdict following a two-day bench trial for Precious Bland.
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The jury in that trial was unable to reach a verdict on the charge related to Mann and a mistrial was declared, as one juror refused to continue deliberating amid hostilities among their fellow jurors.
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Extropic claims that its system will be up to 10,000 times more energy-efficient than today’s GPUs while also enabling 1,000 times faster inference.
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, our multidisciplinary team blended our expertise in causal inference, sustainability and cybersecurity, to work on the tangled question of what people do with their consumer electronics when they’re done using them.
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Excellence in sport is merely a glimpse into the resolve, grit, and talent pervading communities across the continent.
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The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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The sequence in which Carmy tries to talk Richie down from a panic attack feels equally dynamic and alive right to its conclusion — when Carmy pretends they’ve gotten locked in, just as Carmy once was, to mess with Richie’s head.
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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