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
The gift from Elsa's Comanche husband Sam (Martin Sensmeier) has emerged as a symbol of Dutton fortitude and resilience.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
More important, his Turner Broadcasting System had the financial fortitude to keep CNN on the air, against all odds and in the face of huge losses in its early years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 May 2026
For Garcia, that sense of something built by instinct and fortitude is part of what makes the next chapter feel so charged.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Like my predecessors, my life has been grounded in faith and fortitude.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
More important, his Turner Broadcasting System had the financial fortitude to keep CNN on the air, against all odds and in the face of huge losses in its early years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 May 2026
For Garcia, that sense of something built by instinct and fortitude is part of what makes the next chapter feel so charged.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Like my predecessors, my life has been grounded in faith and fortitude.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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Women’s sports were not created because women lacked talent, discipline or courage.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Last night, those journalists showed exactly the kind of calm and courage that work demands, jumping into reporting immediately after the incident unfolded.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Powershift is trying the 10-furlong distance for the first time, but his pedigree screams stamina.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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For his bravery, Liam was presented with a certificate, a Baltimore County Police plastic badge, and a plastic police officer duckie in front of his class at Honeygo Elementary School, alongside his principal, the school's student resource officer, and his mom.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The guide who accompanies you will happily memorialize your bravery (and your love) with the obligatory kissing shots along the way.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Renegade is a closer, and Pletcher has been open about how much grit his horse showed in the Derby, righting himself to run a game second after suffering a few bumps in the early traffic.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Saucy shrimp with the just-right amount of Cajun spice served over creamy cheese grits are truly a match made in heaven.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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