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 remake, a 6-foot-tall granite monument fabricated in India, was shipped to Conti and Sons — a memorial manufacturer on Imperial Avenue — and has been waiting there since around December. — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Fourth line Tanner Jeannot-Matt Poitras-Mark Kastelic This proved a good jumping off point for Minten, who started between the two blocks of granite and moved up the depth chart. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

One shows the Oscar standing beside her dark granite gravestone. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Atop a steep granite cliff overlooking a river about two hours’ drive west of Ukraine’s capital, hundreds of people pitched tents on a festival camping ground. — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026