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
What isn’t debatable is that their blend of talent, experience and mental fortitude left them uniquely positioned to thrive under such tense conditions.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Abbass gives a master class in less-is-more restraint in these scenes, her character’s fortitude severely challenged but unbroken by her years of suffering.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The gift from Elsa's Comanche husband Sam (Martin Sensmeier) has emerged as a symbol of Dutton fortitude and resilience.
—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
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Abbass gives a master class in less-is-more restraint in these scenes, her character’s fortitude severely challenged but unbroken by her years of suffering.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The gift from Elsa's Comanche husband Sam (Martin Sensmeier) has emerged as a symbol of Dutton fortitude and resilience.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
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As the moon joins forces with Neptune, inspiration returns in flashes, but its sextile to Uranus supports fresh ideas, emotional breakthroughs and the courage to try something new.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Strategic courage under uncertainty.—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
9 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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City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Andrew Johns, one of rugby league's greatest players, said the bravery Evans had shown would be encouraging for other people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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