GRANITE Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

granite

noun

ˈgra-nət

Definition of granite

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 An on-site geologist analyzes the changing properties of the granite coming out of the ground, all with the goal of maximizing optimal drilling conditions. — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 When to Raise pH in Soil Sandy gardens and areas with lots of granite are more likely to have acidic soil than clay-heavy gardens with an abundance of shale or limestone. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026 Other projects include a White House granite helipad, a new ballroom, renovations at the Kennedy Center and an overhauled Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026 Across town, a stone obelisk—similar to Washington’s but, again, taller—was constructed with 25,550 blocks of white granite, one for each day of Kim’s seven decades of life. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for granite

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Kyle Ross / Imagn Images First there was Bohm doubling back — a debatable decision, certainly, with a strong center fielder and a ball hit toward one of the trickiest parts of Citizens Bank Park.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
This part of Friday’s decision cited the Supreme Court’s previous ruling that limits on coordinated spending violated the First Amendment.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of decision

Noun

Her passion, determination and single-minded focus had completed the deal.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The allegations build on an April 2025 US determination that Sudan’s government used chemical weapons in 2024, though officials provided little public evidence at the time.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

Not the product who was named the starter, but just the fact that Florida was willing to settle on one arm, an issue of decisiveness previous coach Billy Napier struggled with two years ago.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Black got the start and ran for 33 yards on eight carries, showing the decisiveness and explosiveness the 49ers liked about him during his time helping Indiana win a national championship last season.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of decisiveness

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