as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
despite the risks involved, she was resolute in her decision to undergo the experimental operation
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Recent Examples of resolute
Lawler’s Suzy is a poignant mass of fierce intellect and crushing vulnerability, of resolute determination and emotional chaos.
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Chad Jones, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Somalia remains resolute in working with its allies to eliminate international terrorism and ensure regional stability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
The Clippers were resolute in the face of those challenges, with James Harden and Norman Powell combining for 73 points in an impressive 127-117 win over Milwaukee on Saturday at the Intuit Dome.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
The Prince Harry case was different For those watching at home, the settlement seemed like an unexpected about-face from the 40-year-old royal who had previously been so resolute about seeing the case through.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
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Chad Jones, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Somalia remains resolute in working with its allies to eliminate international terrorism and ensure regional stability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
The Clippers were resolute in the face of those challenges, with James Harden and Norman Powell combining for 73 points in an impressive 127-117 win over Milwaukee on Saturday at the Intuit Dome.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
The Prince Harry case was different For those watching at home, the settlement seemed like an unexpected about-face from the 40-year-old royal who had previously been so resolute about seeing the case through.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolute
Adjective
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But the guard has pushed through and is determined to help Phoenix make a last-ditch effort for a playoff run.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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At a time when women were not allowed to wrestle professionally, this dream seems far-fetched, but Burke is determined to succeed.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the Trump administration works to dramatically and quickly downsize large swaths of the executive branch, Democrats have been seeking guardrails on Mr. Trump's ability to withhold funding approved by Congress and are intent on including language in the funding measure.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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But in his joint address to Congress on Tuesday night, Trump seemed intent on pushing forward with tariffs.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Organizations that embrace this shift—leveraging freelance platforms as integral extensions of their workforce and using AI as the connective tissue—will gain a decisive edge in innovation, agility, and speed.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Brown assisted on Horford’s decisive layup and blocked two shots in the fourth quarter, helping offset his 0-for-5 shooting over the final 17 minutes.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Leithauser left Dessner’s studio confident that This Side of the Island was ready to be released.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
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Coming off the back of a 7-1 win against PSV in the Champions League, Arsenal would have felt confident beating its traditional rival United, which has continued to struggle this season.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To [wield soft power], the U.S. has since the 1960s used the distribution of foreign aid through USAID as central to the promotion of a positive image of itself to others.—
Matthew Clary,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Pottawatomie County Health Department notified local veterinary offices on March 6 that the two infected felines tested positive for bird flu, according to the Timber Creek Veterinary Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to the combo of spicules, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, skin instantly feels firmer and looks plumped up.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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Multi-sided platforms changed the conventional wisdom on firm boundaries again.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Resolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolute. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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