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
So if nothing else, this was a test of mental fortitude.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
To navigate all the meetings and readings and workshops necessary to mount a musical is a feat in fortitude.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The Wizards showed more fortitude on Thursday.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
If winning is the only goal, then war is, by profound inference, a game, a test of masculine fortitude.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
To navigate all the meetings and readings and workshops necessary to mount a musical is a feat in fortitude.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The Wizards showed more fortitude on Thursday.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
If winning is the only goal, then war is, by profound inference, a game, a test of masculine fortitude.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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Both asking for a raise and taking the mic at karaoke night require a lot of courage, so Mars and Uranus are here to help!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The next wave of philanthropic courage is overdue.—
Felecia Hatcher,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Physical stamina and comfort preferences may evolve.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The result was a team that did not have the stamina, mental strength or confidence to finish games.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Deciding to become a gamer in your 30s is a specific kind of bravery.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Being gentle with yourself is a form of bravery, so go ahead and indulge your softer side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rough & Tumble — the name captures the sweat and grit of politics — has continued without interruption for 30-plus years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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So did their affinity for launching long shots, and their grit and effort.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 9 Apr. 2026.
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