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How is the word resolution distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of resolution are courage, mettle, spirit, and tenacity. While all these words mean "mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship," resolution stresses firm determination to achieve one's ends.

the resolution of pioneer women

When might courage be a better fit than resolution?

The words courage and resolution are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, courage implies firmness of mind and will in the face of danger or extreme difficulty.

the courage to support unpopular causes

When can mettle be used instead of resolution?

While in some cases nearly identical to resolution, mettle suggests an ingrained capacity for meeting strain or difficulty with fortitude and resilience.

a challenge that will test your mettle

When is spirit a more appropriate choice than resolution?

The synonyms spirit and resolution are sometimes interchangeable, but spirit also suggests a quality of temperament enabling one to hold one's own or keep up one's morale when opposed or threatened.

her spirit was unbroken by failure

How are the words tenacity and resolution related?

Tenacity adds to resolution implications of stubborn persistence and unwillingness to admit defeat.

held to their beliefs with great tenacity

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of resolution Today, Jason represents individuals and businesses in disputes with the IRS and state tax authorities, with a focus on high-stakes liabilities and strategic resolutions in complex cases. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The model demands serious computing power to run, requiring at least 60GB of GPU memory for 540p resolution, though Tencent recommends 80GB for better results. ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025 The censure resolution stated that McIver is alleged to have slammed her forearm into the body of an HSI officer, in addition to forcibly grabbing the officer. Jenna Sundel jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Critically, this approach achieves the required resolution without the enormous deployment complexity of a 20-meter circular primary or the operational overhead of a starshade. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resolution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolution
Noun
  • States that sell specialty plates can prohibit images such as the Confederate flag, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision.
    Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The move follows Washington's recent decision to expand its naval presence off Venezuela to counter Latin American drug cartels, though officials have not signaled any plans for a land incursion.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • The coach added that he was impressed by his team’s resolve.
    Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Kansas City Chiefs Resilience and resolve are something the Chiefs have been built upon for quite a long time.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.
    Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Bravery means reframing rejection as data, not a verdict.
    Jill Schulman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Access to the vaccine is largely dependent on location, at least until ACIP makes a final determination in September.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Venezuelans are now awaiting for Chen in San Francisco to issue a final determination on the matter.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • This is 22 percentage points lower than in August 2020 when 70 percent of Americans had a positive opinion about the court.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The decisiveness of Canberra’s actions is a measure of the extremity of Iran’s behavior.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
  • In those seconds, training and decisiveness matter most.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • At the conclusion of the state's case Wednesday, the defense moved to have the case dismissed, arguing the state had failed to prove its case.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Then, in the second half, a one-hour, two-minute lightning delay put a halt in the action, pushing the game’s conclusion past midnight on the East Coast.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolution. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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