as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
despite the risks involved, she was resolute in her decision to undergo the experimental operation
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Recent Examples of resolute
Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
And Chinese media highlighted Beijing’s resolute stance on American priorities — from trade to the Iran war — as evidence of Chinese confidence and American decline.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
At a picket line outside Penn Station in Manhattan on Sunday, union members were resolute.
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Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.
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James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
And Chinese media highlighted Beijing’s resolute stance on American priorities — from trade to the Iran war — as evidence of Chinese confidence and American decline.
—
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
At a picket line outside Penn Station in Manhattan on Sunday, union members were resolute.
—
Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.
—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolute
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If Socrates is the intellectual hero of the ancient world, and Jesus the spiritual hero, Odysseus—hardened, brutal, grief-struck, determined to reclaim his home—is the human hero, the whole man.
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Pilots will stop at nine pre-determined airports in between the start and finish line with stops in Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin.
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Yet, Rob-Will walked out of rehab, and is intent on thwarting the ceremonial ranch handover to heir-apparent Joaquin.
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Gaetz was the chief agitator among a group of six far-right Republicans intent on keeping McCarthy from the gavel.
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Canada has a chance to take a decisive step toward the knockouts against unfancied Qatar, with all four teams in their group level on 1 point after the Qataris earned a surprise tie with Switzerland.
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Southgate missed the decisive penalty, in 1996, in a match against Germany.
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With confident goalkeeper Raúl Rangel in net, Mexico looks to shake off opening-match nerves and beat South Korea in Guadalajara.
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So playing characters who were so ferocious and bold and confident and determined and all that helped me profoundly in my personal life.
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So out of that pain, something positive did come out of that.
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Under the Biden administration, the Department of Health and Human Services amended this rule, enabling kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to take place outside of research.
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Servers suggested mud crab, a variety known for its firmer, savory-sweetness that could handle the richness of the Macau-style curried coconut sauce in which it was baked.
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That's a much firmer line than Charles' side of the street.
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“Resolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolute. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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