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
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated Tehran's determination to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the IRNA news agency.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Berkshire's policy gives management flexibility to repurchase shares whenever they are deemed to be trading below intrinsic value, with new CEO Greg Abel making that determination in consultation with Chairman Warren Buffett.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
The determination by IDREs to allow more than half of the ineligible cases to advance through arbitration left employers and health plans on the hook for costs that never should have been allowed in the first place.
—James Gelfand, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s no doubt that clear-eyed determination is what makes Carden a reliable presence in comedy.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Berkshire's policy gives management flexibility to repurchase shares whenever they are deemed to be trading below intrinsic value, with new CEO Greg Abel making that determination in consultation with Chairman Warren Buffett.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
The determination by IDREs to allow more than half of the ineligible cases to advance through arbitration left employers and health plans on the hook for costs that never should have been allowed in the first place.
—James Gelfand, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s no doubt that clear-eyed determination is what makes Carden a reliable presence in comedy.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
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The decisions are largely coming amid record-breaking heat and a winter that had very low snow levels in both the Rocky Mountains and the Front Range.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Competing for a major Army contract The X3’s unveiling comes ahead of an important procurement decision.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ask your server for their opinion on the natural wines, or go for a low-key aperitivo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is the standard homestead exemption to qualify for the $140,000 deduction and optional homestead exemptions levied by local entities.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yes, the standard deduction increases for all taxpayers, regardless of tax brackets.—
Kat Tretina,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, and the head of Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, have been models of clarity, calm, and decisiveness.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Beyond his onstage excellence, Grady runs our props department with remarkable effectiveness and decisiveness.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The verdict could trigger a broader legal reckoning across Big Tech akin to Big Tobacco litigation.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The verdict The JW Marriott Tokyo confidently blends understated style with a sense of Japanese refinement, and the result is a tranquil, enchanting space in the beating heart of one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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The data center site, near Paris, was selected by Mistral in 2025 and will power the training of the company’s AI models and deliver inference services.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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While building energy-efficient AI chips is the company’s long-term goal—initially focused on inference workloads for generative AI—the current fundraise will focus on scaling Normal’s commercial software business.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Freshman pitcher Raquel Pineda impressed in the circle, the defense produced several sparkling plays and the Mariners showed their resolve to edge Cypress 2-1 at Pacifica High.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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John Castle’s journey, full of one existential calamity after another, would challenge any human’s resolve.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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In forensic anthropology, this conclusion typically follows analysis of bone condition, degradation and other physical markers that help specialists estimate how long remains have been interred or stored.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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