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 Granite, perhaps; granite is the most common stone in this area, igneous rock, which means, what? — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 Vibrant Yellows Bright yellow can cause to white cabinets looking dingy and fight against natural elements, like marble, granite, or tile. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026 The home’s interior features hardwood floors and a roomy kitchen with granite countertops. — Trevor Morgan, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Highlights include the Base Torres viewpoint, the French Valley and the Grey Glacier, plus the crystal-clear lakes and granite peaks that Patagonia is known for. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for granite

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Noun

Moore said the amendment keeps Maryland engaged in the national debate over maps while leaving the final decision to voters.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Every court now wrestling with preemption is really wrestling with that silence, and silence, at this volume, is a decision someone will eventually have to make out loud.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of decision

Noun

So harnessing the competitiveness and work rate which complemented a generational talent, the former striker went back to the drawing board with gritty determination.

— Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
But engineers don’t have all the data in hand to make a final determination.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

Leaders often face dangerous blind spots, not from incompetence, but from strengths like confidence and decisiveness becoming liabilities.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
This perhaps was the England football team’s own equivalent, for the decisiveness, for the individuality of it, and above all for the power.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of decisiveness

Noun

Iran’s leaders project resolve while internal rifts deepen over whether to negotiate with Washington.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
This moment has strengthened policymakers’ resolve in the European Union, where an airline SAF mandate has faced pushback from industry since it was signed into law in 2023.

— Justin Worland, Time, 31 July 2026

Definition of resolve

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