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
By comparing the signal with known rocks and minerals from Earth, the moon and Mars, the team ruled out an Earth-like crust rich in silica and granite.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Sitting at 2,407 feet above sea level, there are almost 2,800 acres of granite boulders that look out on nearly 400,000 acres (so definitely as far as the eye can see) of the Talladega National Forest and Cheaha Wilderness.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The industrial-chic interior features concrete floors and a grey granite bar, while the outdoor patio, separated by steel garage doors, has a 30-foot fireplace and DJ booth.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The kitchen has been updated with granite and includes hidden panels and high-end appliances.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Sitting at 2,407 feet above sea level, there are almost 2,800 acres of granite boulders that look out on nearly 400,000 acres (so definitely as far as the eye can see) of the Talladega National Forest and Cheaha Wilderness.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The industrial-chic interior features concrete floors and a grey granite bar, while the outdoor patio, separated by steel garage doors, has a 30-foot fireplace and DJ booth.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The kitchen has been updated with granite and includes hidden panels and high-end appliances.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
Noun
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And Tuesday, Cypress was able to manufacture a run in the seventh to leave him with a no decision.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Bates also expressed concern that, under the Administration’s view of the case, its determination that the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional cannot be challenged in court.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There is a hyper awareness to TSADACM, a determination to point out each of its Easter eggs and allusions, lest the viewer think Schoenbrun is trying to outsmart anyone.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Adam Wharton, 22, is liked by people at United for his progressive passing and decisiveness on the ball.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Apple gets a new CEO who is expected to bring back Jobs-era decisiveness.—
Menaka Doshi,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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Because of my resolve on this, unlike that of our current House leadership, this campaign is also endorsed by Courage for Democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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But a patient pugilist values the muffled thud of shots to the resolve.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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