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
Also on this level is a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, a wine cooler, granite counters and backsplashes, an expansive island/breakfast bar, pendant lighting, and a butler’s pantry.
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Monica Lander, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Built in 1949, the house has two bathrooms, recessed lighting in the living room, a formal dining room, a center gallery staircase and a kitchen with a breakfast bar, custom white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and multilevel lighting.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The overall feel of the store is warm, with rustic oak floors and Galician granite details.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
The historic lighthouse is by far one of the biggest tourist attractions in the province, sitting atop a mound of granite rock that juts out directly into the ocean.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Monica Lander, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Built in 1949, the house has two bathrooms, recessed lighting in the living room, a formal dining room, a center gallery staircase and a kitchen with a breakfast bar, custom white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and multilevel lighting.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The overall feel of the store is warm, with rustic oak floors and Galician granite details.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
The historic lighthouse is by far one of the biggest tourist attractions in the province, sitting atop a mound of granite rock that juts out directly into the ocean.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
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In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Here’s how each university navigated the Trump administration’s mounting pressure – and what their decisions reveal about power, protest and the future of American higher education.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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While an immigration judge in Louisiana has found Khalil deportable based on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s determination, his lawyers separately brought the federal court case to ask Farbiaz to weigh in on the constitutional issues at play.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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And there is determination and Stovall has plenty of that.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Kissinger believed that power stemmed from a combination of economic strength, diplomatic influence, national self-interests, and military deterrence—but most importantly, the perception of resolve and strategic consistency.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kyiv has long sought to impress upon the Kremlin that there are costs to prolonging its campaign, but some analysts have warned that the operation – which struck Russian airfields thousands of miles from Ukraine’s borders – will only replenish Moscow’s resolve.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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