intestinal fortitude

noun

Definition of intestinal fortitudenext
1
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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2
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 For their latest test of intestinal fortitude, the Nuggets were forced to endure a late comeback from the most clutch team in the NBA. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 Wallin’s intestinal fortitude Wednesday, meanwhile, came as no surprise to Yorkville Christian coach John McAdams. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intestinal fortitude
  1. courage
  2. fortitude
  3. heroism
  4. stamina
  5. bravery
  6. fiber
  7. gallantry
  8. grit
Noun
  • Harry must find the courage to prove himself against the darkest wizard of all.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Through stories and interactive experiences, the Dream Maker will encourage guests to dream big, believe in themselves and lift others up through courage and kindness.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of courage
Noun
  • There are even little icons for things that impact his fortitude and morale meters, like inclement weather or picturesque scenery.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This mental fortitude is rooted in physical condition; factors like sleep, fatigue, and stress impact leaders judgment under pressure.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortitude
Noun
  • Dawadi’s quick thinking and swift response during the disaster have been hailed as an act of heroism.
    — Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Against expectation, the film eschews neat narratives about survival and heroism.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • Plus, the light, ergonomic ear casings secure up to 50 hours of total charge capsule stamina with rapid quick-charge support.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This one play offers a new snapshot of just how involved playing quarterback is and how much mental stamina and awareness will always be folded in.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • The position requires a particular combination of bravery, confidence and just enough absurdity.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Going any higher in the range, into Z06 and ZR1 territory, commands bravery and many, many more dollars.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • The engines of performance — max heart rate, muscle mass and fast-twitch fibers among them — wane.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Epoxy resin impregnates and binds the reinforcing layers, helping turn the separate fiber skins and honeycomb into one stiff, lightweight structure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of fiber
Noun
  • In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.
    — Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • The company also described Pete as a character whose grit and stubbornness align with Pittsburgh’s hard-working identity and the franchise’s reputation for physical football.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Sac State players and coaches appreciated the grit of quarterback Carson Conklin, who suffered a wrist injury in the first half and soldiered his way to the end, completing 25 of 46 passes for 221 yards.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of grit

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“Intestinal fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intestinal%20fortitude. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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