as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
with a resoluteness that was admirable, the losing team continued to play hard until the bitter end
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Noun
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In just a matter of days, internet users have praised Hall's incredible determination, leading to over 4,100 comments so far.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025 -
Behind his determination is a fear of failure that weighs on his confidence.—
Brett Burlone,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 July 2025
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The plummeting price could be attributed to OPEC’s decision to heavily increase production in May, June, and July of this year.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Kansas City Royals aren't far out of playoff contention, but with a congested race in the American League, some teams will have to make tough decisions very soon.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The political scientist Robert Powell’s game theory model of conventional war and nuclear escalation, for example, has shown that the possibility of conventional war between nuclear powers depends on the level of risk and the balance of resolve.—
Carter Malkasian,
Foreign Affairs,
17 July 2025
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Advertisement Though supporters have billed the measure as a symbolic gesture of budget-cutting resolve, the actual fiscal impact of the package is small.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 July 2025
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“Resoluteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resoluteness. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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