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
Kristi Noem, of Mount Rushmore-state fame, may find a bit of home in the granite monuments in the nation's capital.
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Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Carved from granite, the statue was discovered in fragments and endured several unsuccessful restoration attempts before it was placed in Cairo’s Ramses Square.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
That would be one where the exploration of the granite mining potential of the land had been done as thoroughly as Team Townley had done it.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The chef’s kitchen is fitted with plenty of cabinets (some with open glass fronts), double sinks, granite counters, gas cooking, stainless appliances and a tile backsplash.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
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Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Carved from granite, the statue was discovered in fragments and endured several unsuccessful restoration attempts before it was placed in Cairo’s Ramses Square.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
That would be one where the exploration of the granite mining potential of the land had been done as thoroughly as Team Townley had done it.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The chef’s kitchen is fitted with plenty of cabinets (some with open glass fronts), double sinks, granite counters, gas cooking, stainless appliances and a tile backsplash.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for granite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
Noun
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Spoelstra said the decision to insert Larsson into the starting group was made in part to put defensive pressure on Lillard.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Fogelman’s firm decision to cap the series at three seasons means Brown will remain available if other intriguing projects come around, including a blockbuster franchise.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On that day, Neymar was unplayable, a one-man force on the ball who displayed the incredible skills and elite determination that have marked his playing days.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The video, filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, reveals a heartwarming display of feline determination and charm.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Without treatment, most cases of diarrhea related to alcohol use resolve in one to three days.—
Jay N. Yepuri,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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While the recovery process hasn't been easy, Austin's resolve is as strong as ever.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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