as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
had the granite to see the project out to the end
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Recent Examples of granite
Stock image: An ant poison trap rests on a granite counter.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The site, which sits under nearly 300 feet of granite, contained thousands of centrifuges which were being used to enrich uranium to near weapons-grade.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 26 June 2025
Minute after minute, little waves hit a granite cliff, or year after year, the wings of pigeons vary slightly.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
The movement of water within the water lines can eat away the copper like the Colorado River gobbles solid granite at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for granite
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The site, which sits under nearly 300 feet of granite, contained thousands of centrifuges which were being used to enrich uranium to near weapons-grade.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 26 June 2025
Minute after minute, little waves hit a granite cliff, or year after year, the wings of pigeons vary slightly.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
The movement of water within the water lines can eat away the copper like the Colorado River gobbles solid granite at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
Noun
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The Trump administration's new rules mean disaster specialists can no longer 'make decisions' on their own.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Distributions to heirs or charitable contributions can be made by the determination of an independent trustee.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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However, their passion for the sport and determination led to changes in the rules, allowing Muslim women to compete in full-body uniforms at both collegiate and national levels.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Any signs that Ukraine’s backers are losing their resolve will only encourage Moscow to stick to that course, a task made easier by the support of Russia’s allies, the absence of material internal dissent, and the low level of importance that the Kremlin attaches to its own soldiers’ deaths.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
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Naval presence operations are designed to shape the perceptions and behavior of potential adversaries, said Emma Salisbury, a researcher at the Council on Geostrategy in the U.K., by helping to deter aggression and demonstrate resolve without resorting to conflict.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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