1
: a very hard natural igneous rock formation of visibly crystalline texture formed essentially of quartz and orthoclase or microcline and used especially for building and for monuments
2
: unyielding firmness or endurance
the cold granite of Puritan formalism—
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had the granite to see the project out to the end
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It is set with large granite stones inscribed with passages from Tillich’s writings (engraved by English letterer Ralph Beyer) and a bronze bust of Tillich by the American abstract sculptor James Rosati.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
It is renowned for its unique breathtaking natural beauty, characterized by dramatic granite formations shaped by glaciation.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Wipe down the granite countertops, focusing on areas with spills or stains, rubbing in circular motions.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Other new inductees include mysterious granite megaliths in Brittany, France, and petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream in South Korea.
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Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
It is renowned for its unique breathtaking natural beauty, characterized by dramatic granite formations shaped by glaciation.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Wipe down the granite countertops, focusing on areas with spills or stains, rubbing in circular motions.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Other new inductees include mysterious granite megaliths in Brittany, France, and petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream in South Korea.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for granite
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granite. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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granite
noun
gran·ite
ˈgran-ət 
1
: a very hard rock that can be polished and is used in buildings and monuments
2
: unyielding firmness (as of character, will, or opinion)
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