as in strength
strength of spirit; ability to continue despite difficulties
He showed his mettle as a fighter tonight with a heroic comeback.
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Recent Examples of mettle
McAfee has competed successfully at significant events, defeating Austin Theory at WrestleMania 38, overcoming Happy Corbin at SummerSlam 2022, and besting The Miz at WrestleMania 39, proving his mettle as both a top-tier commentator and a surprisingly solid competitor.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro are also seen as having presidential mettle.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
As North America’s ski season winds down, passionate skiers and snowboarders begin making plans to test their mettle on the slopes of South America where the ski season begins in earnest in June and usually runs to October.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Having revealed their mettle by simply getting to New York, they’re neither limited by policy nor the circumstances that instigated their migration to begin with.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro are also seen as having presidential mettle.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
As North America’s ski season winds down, passionate skiers and snowboarders begin making plans to test their mettle on the slopes of South America where the ski season begins in earnest in June and usually runs to October.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Having revealed their mettle by simply getting to New York, they’re neither limited by policy nor the circumstances that instigated their migration to begin with.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mettle
Noun
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While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Get together with your planning team and review each person’s strengths and weaknesses.—
Denis Sinelnikov,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Over time, this mindset builds creative stamina and psychological safety, both critical for navigating complex roles.—
Rob Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The actors were so committed and had such dramatic stamina.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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While others chase fleeting trends or seek instant results, those who understand and leverage the power of patience may be able to secure more consistent, sustainable and rewarding investments.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Sandman With the power to control and transform into sand, Sandman (his real name is Flint Marko) is a tough opponent for Spidey and his friends.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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But any single act of courage might shift the trajectory of your life —or that of others.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This is where the first-responder physio plays a critical role — staying vigilant, trusting their training and instincts, and having the courage to make the tough decision to remove a player when necessary.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Mettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mettle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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