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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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.
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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
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
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
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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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Aries, your courage meets a softer mirror.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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The Spurs responded with their best game of the series, a 115-111 win that required lots of mental fortitude and, in the end, sent Knicks fans home quiet.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Tate projected a credo of masculine excellence that revolved around self-discipline, physical prowess, and mental fortitude.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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But there were limits to what the British believed heroism would look like in the face of the enemy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The best customer experience in a staffing shortage is not created by employee heroism but by a radically simplified service system.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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That makes smart packing less about luxury and more about stamina.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Soundcore Headphones Deals The Soundcore Q20i offers an impressive balance of silence and stamina, utilizing hybrid active noise cancelling to reduce ambient sounds by up to 90%.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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Just, literally, 20 seconds of just embarrassing bravery.—
Deb Mazzocco,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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Kate Middleton's surprise appearance at Trooping the Colour in 2024 was celebrated for several reasons, chief among them her bravery in the face of her battle with an undisclosed form of cancer.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Including plenty of fiber in your diet can help reduce how quickly sugar is absorbed.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
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Avocados provide unsaturated fats and fiber, while whole-grain bread adds even more fiber.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
23 June 2026
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Zeolite absorbs excess oil while silk powder creates airy body and grit, making limp hair look instantly fuller and more lived-in.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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The Liberty’s tunnel is especially a sight because their tunnel style often lives in between a stretch of femininity and New York grit.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Intestinal fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intestinal%20fortitude. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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