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
Their depth chart lacks the fortitude to hang with the Thunder’s, especially if an injury eliminates anyone from the rotation.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Coco Gauff showcased her unrivaled fortitude in a grueling French Open triumph.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 June 2025
No Hollywood producer is scrambling for a script about the mental fortitude of a Chiefs regime that was overhauled after losing the most games in team history.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Find out more about makeup, if a player has the fortitude to pitch and play at altitude.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Coco Gauff showcased her unrivaled fortitude in a grueling French Open triumph.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 June 2025
No Hollywood producer is scrambling for a script about the mental fortitude of a Chiefs regime that was overhauled after losing the most games in team history.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Find out more about makeup, if a player has the fortitude to pitch and play at altitude.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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Katz emphasizes Adams’ courage in publishing Lesbian Love.—
Kellie B. Gormly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Some have said his victory gave them the courage to come out to their families and friends, and even to themselves.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Eighth Round - Paul 10-9 (Paul 80-72) Paul’s stamina is still his biggest issue.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Both encounters precise use of parries, dodging, and strategic stamina management to overcome the enemy, and were easily the most riveting parts of the overall preview.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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The ship's new namesake, Oscar V. Peterson, was a naval officer who was killed in World War II and posthumously granted a Medal of Honor by Congress for bravery during the war.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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Ideas flowed from product engineers to senior leaders, creating a shared sense of bravery, purpose and camaraderie.—
Stephen McKeown,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Lakers, however, showed grit despite losing Chamberlain to a knee injury, and got within 103-102 with a little more than three minutes remaining.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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But Walters shattered those barriers through her grit and wits.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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