Synonyms of granite

granite

noun

ˈgra-nət 

as in decision

firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose

had the granite to see the project out to the end

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decision
• determination
• decisiveness
• resolve
• persistence
• persistency
• resoluteness
• purposefulness
• resolution
• firmness
• determinedness
• confidence
• certainty
• decidedness
• readiness
• sand
• stick-to-itiveness
• iron
• tenacity
• obduracy
• perseverance
• obstinacy
• stubbornness
• doggedness
• certitude
• gameness
• grit
• tenaciousness
• obdurateness
• fortitude
• backbone
• obstinateness
• alacrity
• sureness
• eagerness
• pluck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hesitation
• indecision
• vacillation
• uncertainty
• doubt
• irresolution
• indecisiveness
• irresoluteness
• reluctance
• aversion
• unwillingness
• indetermination
• incertitude
• indisposition
• disinclination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of granite

The exterior of the chimney is constructed using New England granite stones laid by an expert mason. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

London installed granite rumble strips in Hyde Park, raised crosswalks across bike lanes at bus stops, and ran snaking paths through Van Gogh Walk in Brixton. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

These muted mid-neutral tones act as a bridge between different materials, pairing effortlessly with natural timber wood floors, brass or matte black hardware, and stone surfaces like marble, soapstone, or granite. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 3 Nov. 2026

Think over-sized kitchens with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, artificial grapes and many, many rooster decorations. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026