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
However, optimizing it in meaningful ways that are beneficial to its key constituencies is possible and can be rewarding on many levels if would-be disruptors are realistic about the scale and complexity of the challenges and have the creativity, patience, and fortitude to overcome them.
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Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Teams love Stirtz’s mental fortitude, leadership and of course his ability to score.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Lincoln himself recognized a particular kind of fortitude and resolve in these stories.
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Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
The Spurs responded with their best game of the series, a 115-111 win that required lots of mental fortitude and, in the end, sent Knicks fans home quiet.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Teams love Stirtz’s mental fortitude, leadership and of course his ability to score.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Lincoln himself recognized a particular kind of fortitude and resolve in these stories.
—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
The Spurs responded with their best game of the series, a 115-111 win that required lots of mental fortitude and, in the end, sent Knicks fans home quiet.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
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Their courage quickly wavers in the face of the location’s eerie atmosphere and the deafening sound of cicadas.
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That courage is greater than talent, and people remember who had it.
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Be honest about your age, health and stamina.
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In Taurus, however, the red planet trades speed for stamina.
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Just watching as a fan from a distance, I was impressed by her bravery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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Surviving a World Cup knockout-stage brawl takes a special kind of grit.
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.
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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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