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
Honey in the Wound exists to acknowledge the fortitude of women who had to bear so much in silence for so long.
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Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Every ounce of the resilience and mental fortitude Arne Slot’s men lacked, Bernardo Silva embodied.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
His displays of extreme fortitude aren’t limited to the mountains.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Neither the governor nor the Colorado Legislature have the political fortitude to genuinely face the problem and develop viable solutions to ease the burden of Colorado’s property taxes.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Every ounce of the resilience and mental fortitude Arne Slot’s men lacked, Bernardo Silva embodied.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
His displays of extreme fortitude aren’t limited to the mountains.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Neither the governor nor the Colorado Legislature have the political fortitude to genuinely face the problem and develop viable solutions to ease the burden of Colorado’s property taxes.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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The courage to make those choices and keep moving forward is what has defined my journey.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Training to Be Ellie Houston The performance has been months in the making, with Ellie deep in rehearsals and training to get her stamina half-time ready.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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Used for stress, focus, fatigue, and stamina (NCCIH).—
Ryan Brennan
May 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
Noun
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There’s bravery in how these artists are driven by conviction.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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Passion isn’t practical, and bravery is required under the Scorpio full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Yet even today, the grit and determination Dede instilled in her son hasn’t left her.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 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 11 May. 2026.
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