DETERMINEDNESS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

determinedness

noun

as in determination

firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose she set about her goal of turning her hobby into a business with such determinedness that one could not observe the proceedings with anything but the greatest admiration

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Amelia Maldonado, a county land-use spokesperson, said in an email that while county staffers provide recommendations, the Planning Commission has the authority to reach its own determination.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Peete’s story should teach us that defensive action and determination can go a long way.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of determination

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The prediction, which is based on Gartner surveys and interactions with clients, makes a distinction between AI that can support decision making through insights, for example, and AI that can automate the decision making.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Kemigisa said that Oyo left behind a young son whose identity would be unveiled at the right time, casting doubt on the legitimacy of Nyabongo and the decision of the Babiito to choose him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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Kotzmacher said the absence and dismissal of the issue only strengthened her resolve.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Regular exercisers tend to have lower baseline cortisol than sedentary individuals, and their post-workout spike resolves faster and more completely, according to research.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

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