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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the one person who had the intestinal fortitude to stand up and denounce the injustice of it all
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as in fortitude
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
you'll need considerable intestinal fortitude to take a job at that company, but the work experience will be worth it
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Recent Examples of intestinal fortitude
Wallin’s intestinal fortitude Wednesday, meanwhile, came as no surprise to Yorkville Christian coach John McAdams.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Launching an untested project requires not just intestinal fortitude but investment, and the cost of capital is coming down, said Judy Tu, SVP and senior relationship manager in City National Bank’s entertainment division, citing the Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate reduction.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
Having the intestinal fortitude to fight on no matter the circumstances is what builds champions.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2023
To a certain — albeit unquantifiable — extent, the perception that the Fed will have the intestinal fortitude to inflict pain on the economy in pursuit of its mandate is as important as the reality.
—Martha C. White, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022
Faced with the prospect of going home and missing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in the Little League Intermediate World Series, the team showed tremendous resolve and intestinal fortitude.
—Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2022
Watching Ric Flair do business in the squared circle is worth the price of admission, subscription, one-time pay-per-view fee, or any other means of watching athletic displays of intestinal fortitude.
—Matt Caputo, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2022
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Launching an untested project requires not just intestinal fortitude but investment, and the cost of capital is coming down, said Judy Tu, SVP and senior relationship manager in City National Bank’s entertainment division, citing the Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate reduction.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
Having the intestinal fortitude to fight on no matter the circumstances is what builds champions.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2023
To a certain — albeit unquantifiable — extent, the perception that the Fed will have the intestinal fortitude to inflict pain on the economy in pursuit of its mandate is as important as the reality.
—Martha C. White, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022
Faced with the prospect of going home and missing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in the Little League Intermediate World Series, the team showed tremendous resolve and intestinal fortitude.
—Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2022
Watching Ric Flair do business in the squared circle is worth the price of admission, subscription, one-time pay-per-view fee, or any other means of watching athletic displays of intestinal fortitude.
—Matt Caputo, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intestinal fortitude
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It is composed of images revealing impactful events which, in themselves, are rigid blocks of courage for those who film and those who are filmed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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From his transformative organizing and tireless advocacy in Chicago to his leadership on the national stage, his courage and conviction inspired millions and strengthened the civil rights movement across this nation.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Alas, the reality of sports demands that true greatness is measured only on the biggest stage, where the physical strength and innate talent gifted to every superior athlete takes a backseat to mental fortitude.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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That probably takes as much strength and fortitude as taking a knee when no one else will.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The heroism of American fighters in the fierce battles of World War II is legendary.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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And so, as the city draws together to remember the victims of the Pratt tragedy and the heroism of the cops who responded to it, the APD once more is under the glare of a negative spotlight.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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His speed and stamina levels were deceptive — while not always looking like a remarkable asset to the naked eye, the stats the club compiled said otherwise.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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As spring progresses, the Dodgers will continue to dial them up with precaution, especially at the start of the season when more hands on deck are required because some pitchers are still building up their stamina.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Without your bravery and persistence, this new day would not have dawned.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps this was a mid-life crisis masquerading as bravery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prebiotics are found in fiber-rich foods like apples, bananas, carrots, flax seed, garlic, oats and sweet potatoes, according to the Mayo Clinic Health System.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In response to the news, Nicole Rycroft, founder and executive director of the environmental nonprofit Canopy, highlighted the future- and forest-forward gains to be made for brands and fiber producers avoiding timber inputs.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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For a hardy dinner, serve up a healthy helping of crispy Brussel sprouts alongside a nice piece of salmon over grits or polenta.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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For the spring Talladega race weekend, Jack Link’s was one of Legacy’s primary sponsors, compelling Ha to incorporate beef snacks into her menu by crumbling them atop grits.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intestinal fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intestinal%20fortitude. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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