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
But her mental fortitude is equally, if not more impressive.
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Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
The fortitude of that gem was imprinted on her memory.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2025
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends are still up to their light-hearted shenanigans, but the movie also doesn’t shy away from lessons on finding bravery and fortitude.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
Germany and Italy suffered early missteps in their championship campaigns, but had the fortitude to keep on trucking.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
The fortitude of that gem was imprinted on her memory.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2025
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends are still up to their light-hearted shenanigans, but the movie also doesn’t shy away from lessons on finding bravery and fortitude.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
Germany and Italy suffered early missteps in their championship campaigns, but had the fortitude to keep on trucking.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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Counseling for you alone might give you the courage to draw the line.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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These are women from the past 250 years, living or dead, whose work, courage or influence helped shape the United States.—
The Oklahoman,
Oklahoman,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the stamina of his thought is exactly proportionate to the depth of his love for his subject.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Too many are still waiting for resources, for clear answers, for a path that doesn’t require super-human stamina just to survive.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The people of Israel, and the entire world, stand in awe of the immense bravery of Iran's citizens.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Many of us could benefit by mimicking her bravery and attitude toward a society not necessarily built for us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The grit is hidden behind the gowns.—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Postseason football is defined by grit and narrow margins.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2026.
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