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
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends are still up to their light-hearted shenanigans, but the movie also doesn’t shy away from lessons on finding bravery and fortitude.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
Germany and Italy suffered early missteps in their championship campaigns, but had the fortitude to keep on trucking.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Her uncle also taught her the skills and fortitude required to run a thriving business.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
Miller's nomination describes her as having maintained great fortitude and excellent disposition, talent and character.
—Kenya Anderson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
Germany and Italy suffered early missteps in their championship campaigns, but had the fortitude to keep on trucking.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Her uncle also taught her the skills and fortitude required to run a thriving business.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
Miller's nomination describes her as having maintained great fortitude and excellent disposition, talent and character.
—Kenya Anderson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortitude
Noun
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The gathering is not passive remembrance, but a collective act of courage.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the stamina of his thought is exactly proportionate to the depth of his love for his subject.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Too many are still waiting for resources, for clear answers, for a path that doesn’t require super-human stamina just to survive.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Trump can also highlight individual acts of bravery, naming protesters in interviews and speeches, and sharing videos on social media.—
Behnam Ben Taleblu,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alu, O’Hara and a third officer who rescued them from the burning home, Robin Massey, were lauded in 1996 by the National Association of Police Organizations as Top Cops for their bravery on the infamous call.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The grit is hidden behind the gowns.—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Postseason football is defined by grit and narrow margins.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026.
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