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
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.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The two-part conversation will air on March 26 and 27 and provide more information on Guthrie’s faith and fortitude during this time.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
So if nothing else, this was a test of mental fortitude.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
To navigate all the meetings and readings and workshops necessary to mount a musical is a feat in fortitude.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The two-part conversation will air on March 26 and 27 and provide more information on Guthrie’s faith and fortitude during this time.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
So if nothing else, this was a test of mental fortitude.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
To navigate all the meetings and readings and workshops necessary to mount a musical is a feat in fortitude.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 19 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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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
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Beware the narrow stairs, though; navigating the building’s five floors and rooftop terrace requires stamina.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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The individual nature of these conflicts meant the season lacked the catharsis of an entire team coming together to face the unimaginable with bravery and grace.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Whereas the original book trilogy saw Tris choose Dauntless, the faction of bravery, in The Sixth Faction, tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, where her decision thrusts her into an underground rebellion.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hard work, vision, grit all got her there.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia embodied the grit of a city on Friday night.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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