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 fortitude resulted in a thoughtful, lyrically dense project that ‘Nandez likens to a collection of personal and political anecdotes rapped on production that Preservation built around ‘Nandez baritone vocal tone.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
But the trip is going to be an extreme test of fortitude, fate, and faith, evidenced by Lionsgate's preview revealing obstacles including a hellish radiation storm, monster waves, meteors pummeling the Earth, and lethal bands of desperate survivors prowling the continent.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
And fortitude, focus, a good sense of direction, deep knowledge of the territory.
—Megan Marshall
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Jake will need fortitude for the plethora of adversaries coming for him and his family in the upcoming film.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
But the trip is going to be an extreme test of fortitude, fate, and faith, evidenced by Lionsgate's preview revealing obstacles including a hellish radiation storm, monster waves, meteors pummeling the Earth, and lethal bands of desperate survivors prowling the continent.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
And fortitude, focus, a good sense of direction, deep knowledge of the territory.
—Megan Marshall
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Jake will need fortitude for the plethora of adversaries coming for him and his family in the upcoming film.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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New Yorkers have always risen to critical moments—demanding not perfection, but courage and connection.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Being proactive provides peace of mind and physical stamina as Mars and Neptune harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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There’s also an argument — and maybe this is just one for traditionalists — that football is also supposed to be, on some level, a test of individual stamina and adaptability.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tour the city’s downtown area with Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tour to learn all about the spirits who haunt the old Canfield Casino and Hattie’s restaurant, uncover the legend of the Witch of Saratoga, and test your bravery by taking a seat in the Saratoga Springs Devil’s Chair.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Fire Country, bravery means everything — even at the risk of family.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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First and foremost, just the grit in our guys and in our group to keep a battling against a team that was moving the ball well.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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With passion, perseverance and, yes, grit.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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