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
The kitchen is open to the living room and has granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a washer and dryer.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 29 Apr. 2025
The sunlight reflects off the pink granite of the Wise County Courthouse in the middle of the square, its clock tower standing tall.
—Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
This is because granite and metamorphic rocks prevalent in the areas tend to contain high levels of uranium.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
Additionally, another four-foot-tall black granite statue was found face down in front of these statues.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 29 Apr. 2025
The sunlight reflects off the pink granite of the Wise County Courthouse in the middle of the square, its clock tower standing tall.
—Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
This is because granite and metamorphic rocks prevalent in the areas tend to contain high levels of uranium.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
Additionally, another four-foot-tall black granite statue was found face down in front of these statues.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
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Fighting will pause to allow for Alexander's safe passage, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, a day after Israel was told of Hamas' decision to free the last surviving U.S. hostage in Gaza as a goodwill gesture to President Trump.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Property managers provide the operational insights and ground-level data that asset managers require to make informed strategic decisions.—
Jesse Sasomsup,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife did not indicate in its news release what may have caused the animal’s death but said a final determination will be made after a necropsy.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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In fact, the resistance to anti-DEI shareholder proposals at companies like Costco, Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Levi’s shows a counter-current of resolve.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Other members of the government have reserved their judgement as well, instead focusing on Israel’s resolve against the Houthis.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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