as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
it was only with the greatest fortitude that the Pilgrims were able to survive their first winter in Plymouth
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Recent Examples of fortitude
Now is the time to stand up for every American’s First Amendment right to tell their story, to dissent from the government’s world view, to celebrate the resilience and fortitude of ancestors who fought for their rights and their culture in this country.
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John Leguizamo, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
There’s been a lot of talk during the postseason run about the Knicks’ mental fortitude.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Palencia’s ability to lock in after hitting Contreras showed his self-confidence and mental fortitude not to let the game spiral after the heated exchange.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Belief is a cornerstone of the Williams family and the eldest son, as a result, developed mental fortitude early.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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John Leguizamo, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
There’s been a lot of talk during the postseason run about the Knicks’ mental fortitude.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Palencia’s ability to lock in after hitting Contreras showed his self-confidence and mental fortitude not to let the game spiral after the heated exchange.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Belief is a cornerstone of the Williams family and the eldest son, as a result, developed mental fortitude early.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s a lot of encouragement and support and courage.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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For women seeking better focus and mental stamina—without caffeine—ginseng is a compelling option.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Juho Pohjonen impressed with stamina and directional energy in Etude 13, then pivoted gracefully to for Etude 14 — a piece that blends romantic lyricism with cowboy-blues inflections.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
Noun
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And the ones in Norway are especially interesting because a lot of them in the north focus on outdoor living, Arctic survival and the use of Alaskan huskies to teach bravery, self-confidence.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Ajax should always be able to bring on youth players with bravery.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Agriculture is invented, only to wear down farmers’ teeth with grit from the stones used to mill grain.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Yes, that bag of grits that’s stashed away in your pantry.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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