as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
had the granite to see the project out to the end
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Recent Examples of granite
Hendrix’s towering and well-maintained monument includes a stone dome with pillars, a giant steel guitar and a portrait of him etched in granite.
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Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Two young men are seen climbing the massive granite monolith called El Capitan.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 July 2025
In-home amenities include stainless steel appliances, gas stoves and cooktops and granite countertops.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
Climbers have the awesome granite monoliths of Yosemite Valley.
—James Rainey
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Two young men are seen climbing the massive granite monolith called El Capitan.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 July 2025
In-home amenities include stainless steel appliances, gas stoves and cooktops and granite countertops.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
Climbers have the awesome granite monoliths of Yosemite Valley.
—James Rainey
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
Noun
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The decision comes as the broadcaster weighs the impact on contestants who participated in the competition.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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The decision about whether to transfer the case to adult court will be made by prosecutors at a later date.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Remarkably, much of the recovery from the 2017 hurricanes has been self-funded, underscoring the resilience and determination of the BVI.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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However, their passion for the sport and determination led to changes in the rules, allowing Muslim women to compete in full-body uniforms at both collegiate and national levels.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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