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
They’re set off from traffic by planters and irregular hunks of granite, essentially giant versions of the Belgian blocks that make up the pavement here.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 29 July 2025
Indeed, the Legislature has spared no expense to give itself fancy new digs, including spending $5 million to have granite mined in the Central Valley shipped to Italy to be finished into bricks.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
The Sayre house’s bones are still there, from the owner’s wine cellar to the thick granite walls and brick vaulted ceilings in the addition’s basement.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
It is set with large granite stones inscribed with passages from Tillich’s writings (engraved by English letterer Ralph Beyer) and a bronze bust of Tillich by the American abstract sculptor James Rosati.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 29 July 2025
Indeed, the Legislature has spared no expense to give itself fancy new digs, including spending $5 million to have granite mined in the Central Valley shipped to Italy to be finished into bricks.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
The Sayre house’s bones are still there, from the owner’s wine cellar to the thick granite walls and brick vaulted ceilings in the addition’s basement.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
It is set with large granite stones inscribed with passages from Tillich’s writings (engraved by English letterer Ralph Beyer) and a bronze bust of Tillich by the American abstract sculptor James Rosati.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
Noun
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Two Fed governors opposed last week’s decision to hold interest rates steady, the first multiple dissent since 1993.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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Of course, the FOMC only has a single policy tool, interest rates, so if unemployment rises and inflation picks up, then the FOMC’s decision making may be made more complicated.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The goal for the studio is to offer storytelling that will highlight the determination, triumphs and heartbreaks of sports.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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This 2009 legal determination is based on extensive scientific evidence that says heat-trapping emissions from activities like the burning of fossil fuels are driving climate change and posing a threat to human health and welfare.—
Carlos Martinez,
Scientific American,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Newcastle’s stance has hitherto been that the Sweden international is not for sale, but their resolve is being tested.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, the push back has only strengthened the film team’s resolve to get the film seen, with the producers opting for a direct-to-audience strategy.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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