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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One had to marvel at Springsteen’s stamina.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Any editor can tell you—visiting Milan for Salone del Mobile and all of its surrounding events is an exercise in stamina.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 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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Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House In San Leon, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House will offer a Mother’s Day menu alongside Chef Joe Cervantez’s weekend brunch dishes, including lobster Benedict, hot chicken doughnuts, shrimp and grits and cold seafood platters.—
Ana Khan,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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Unique is meant to embody that racial trauma, but Moore doesn’t possess the grit necessary to make the pain and sorrow resonate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 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 8 May. 2026.
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