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
There’s alcoholism and violence – especially by men against women – but there’s also a yearning that can stir up grit or fortitude.
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Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
As an immigrant directly from Korea, Chang showed him the fortitude of structure amid her community.
—Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Alas, the reality of sports demands that true greatness is measured only on the biggest stage, where the physical strength and innate talent gifted to every superior athlete takes a backseat to mental fortitude.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
That probably takes as much strength and fortitude as taking a knee when no one else will.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
As an immigrant directly from Korea, Chang showed him the fortitude of structure amid her community.
—Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Alas, the reality of sports demands that true greatness is measured only on the biggest stage, where the physical strength and innate talent gifted to every superior athlete takes a backseat to mental fortitude.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
That probably takes as much strength and fortitude as taking a knee when no one else will.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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Name your values and state your boundaries, then celebrate your courage with something that restores your spark.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Creative courage returns as the instinctive Moon conjoins mischievous Mercury in your 5th House of Play, urging you to express whatever stirs within.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tips on Preventing Injury, From a Run Coach Run coach Meg Takacs, the founder of Movement and Miles—an app that helps runners build mobility and stamina—says this study’s findings track with what she’s seen with her athletes.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gudmundsson’s stamina was on show at the end of that match, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Family friends say the crash not only left the community heartbroken but also revealed an extraordinary act of bravery by one of the surviving children.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mamdani thanked both men for their bravery after also recognizing them in a private meeting.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The players lived up to the program’s high standard of hustle and grit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.
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