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
Yet, while Yellowstone National Park's bubbling hydrothermal wonders and dynamic geology captivate the imagination, they are seldom linked to Yosemite National Park's towering sequoias and sheer granite cliffs.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025
Their only chance to put things right is to reach something called the Forever Stone, a mass of granite that is also one of Earth’s longest-lasting rocks, and is accessible in all time periods.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Designed by Javier Barba, the home has a new owner who is reimagining a second life for the Spanish jewel
Photography by Salva López
March 15, 2025
The existing granite boulders on the site were part of the home’s final design, creating a facade of broken concrete and gravel.
—Noelia Terrón-Laya, Architectural Digest, 15 Mar. 2025
Fun fact: Hundreds of thousands of pounds of granite boulders were hauled in using only mules, wagons, and ropes to create the building’s signature stone façade.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025
Their only chance to put things right is to reach something called the Forever Stone, a mass of granite that is also one of Earth’s longest-lasting rocks, and is accessible in all time periods.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Designed by Javier Barba, the home has a new owner who is reimagining a second life for the Spanish jewel
Photography by Salva López
March 15, 2025
The existing granite boulders on the site were part of the home’s final design, creating a facade of broken concrete and gravel.
—Noelia Terrón-Laya, Architectural Digest, 15 Mar. 2025
Fun fact: Hundreds of thousands of pounds of granite boulders were hauled in using only mules, wagons, and ropes to create the building’s signature stone façade.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
Noun
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That decision could have been a meaningful precedent for other beleaguered firms.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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After 11 years of perseverance and determination, Rory McIlroy finally secured his elusive Grand Slam win, donning the iconic green jacket with tears of joy streaming down his face.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In both, a scrappy frontier upstart fought off its former master, counting on home field advantage, capable allies, and sheer determination to secure victory.—
Tom Bell,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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In recent years it's flown military planes over a corner of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone almost daily to signal its resolve.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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But, if Forest can hold on to the level of resolve that was typified by the young man from Sao Paulo in the 96th minute of the game, who knows where this journey will end.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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