fortitude

noun

ˈfȯr-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce fortitude (audio)
Definition of fortitudenext
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 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 Over the decades, Supergirl, who first appeared in May 1959 in a DC comic book, has become a catalyst for feminism and fortitude. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 There may have been flaws in the analysis provided to the president before his decision to strike, or if there weren’t, then no one in the intelligence community had the fortitude or gravitas to help the president understand the realities of the situation. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026 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. — Web Golinkin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
  1. courage
  2. stamina
  3. bravery
  4. grit
  5. courageousness
Noun
  • Their courage quickly wavers in the face of the location’s eerie atmosphere and the deafening sound of cicadas.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
  • That courage is greater than talent, and people remember who had it.
    — Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of courage
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  • The Estadio Azteca, which will host the England game, sits 2,240 metres above sea level, which not only gives the hosts an acclimatisation advantage but shifts greater focus onto physical stamina and endurance.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • The rucking vest has moved from military training grounds into mainstream fitness gear, and 2026 has delivered a wave of new options built for people who want to add strength and stamina to a simple walk.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of stamina
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  • The revolutionary leaders proved their character with sacrifice and bravery.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Without their bravery and will to stand up to England, the most powerful military force in history up to that time, and fight for their right to be free, our United States of America would be a much different place.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of bravery
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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.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Surviving a World Cup knockout-stage brawl takes a special kind of grit.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of grit
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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
Definition of courageousness

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“Fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortitude. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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