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
In the Great Room, locally sourced granite and wood accent soaring, 38-foot windows overlooking the lake, while each of the 154 guest rooms features a fireplace and private balcony with lake or mountain views.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The spa, built between mammoth-sized granite boulders, offers Guerlain rituals infused with native botanicals, while the resort’s five restaurants run the gamut from fine French to Mediterranean, pan-Asian, and Creole comfort food.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The unit underwent a complete renovation recently, so there are some charming details in the kitchen including glass tiling and granite countertops with a breakfast bar.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025
The slick granite coating helps food slide right out, and the wood handle stays cool.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The spa, built between mammoth-sized granite boulders, offers Guerlain rituals infused with native botanicals, while the resort’s five restaurants run the gamut from fine French to Mediterranean, pan-Asian, and Creole comfort food.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The unit underwent a complete renovation recently, so there are some charming details in the kitchen including glass tiling and granite countertops with a breakfast bar.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025
The slick granite coating helps food slide right out, and the wood handle stays cool.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
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What's next The prime minister's resignation came a day after Interior Minister Ramesh Lekhak also announced his decision to step down.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Access to the vaccine is largely dependent on location, at least until ACIP makes a final determination in September.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Venezuelans are now awaiting for Chen in San Francisco to issue a final determination on the matter.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The decisiveness of Canberra’s actions is a measure of the extremity of Iran’s behavior.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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In those seconds, training and decisiveness matter most.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Aug. 2025
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The coach added that he was impressed by his team’s resolve.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs Resilience and resolve are something the Chiefs have been built upon for quite a long time.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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