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
Edin’s accusation was that Kennedy was bypassing the technology by touching the stone’s granite body instead.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Players slide heavy granite rocks down sheets of ice and must release the rock before reaching the hog line, or the stone is disqualified.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Consider filling the gaps with decomposed granite to give your flagstone garden path a more professional look.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Reflecting this, the kitchen area includes a portable induction cooktop, a granite sink, and a fridge/freezer.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Players slide heavy granite rocks down sheets of ice and must release the rock before reaching the hog line, or the stone is disqualified.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Consider filling the gaps with decomposed granite to give your flagstone garden path a more professional look.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Reflecting this, the kitchen area includes a portable induction cooktop, a granite sink, and a fridge/freezer.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
Noun
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On Tuesday, the council did not make any comments about its decision during a special meeting with a single item to approve of the new contract.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s no need to book a table here, as all four restaurants reserve a space for residents, ideal for my often last-minute dining decisions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The pitchers on which the Padres will likely base such a determination are Michael King, who pitched just 73⅓ innings in 15 starts last season due to a nerve impingement near his throwing shoulder and knee inflammation, and Joe Musgrove, who did not pitch in ‘25 after Tommy John surgery.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Your decisiveness invites others to join you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Quiet leaders know when restraint will serve the moment and when decisiveness is necessary.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the weeks since the arson attack, Beth Israel has been supported by neighbors and people of different backgrounds and beliefs who have stood together with compassion and resolve.—
Lindsay Baach Friedmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Then, came the party meeting where Starmer impressed many with his sense of resolve.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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