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
Architecture buffs will appreciate the granite columns and stucco work of its grand exterior and the sweep of its fin de siècle central staircase.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Last year, workers moved the granite blocks onto the sidewalk to repave the street and left them there.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
Keep in mind that granite and marble are porous and should be resealed often.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Black cherry preserves and blueberry muffins beckon to the drinker, balanced by lots of acidity and earthy notes of slate and granite with sage leaf and a firm structure to give it lift and precision.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Last year, workers moved the granite blocks onto the sidewalk to repave the street and left them there.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
Keep in mind that granite and marble are porous and should be resealed often.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Black cherry preserves and blueberry muffins beckon to the drinker, balanced by lots of acidity and earthy notes of slate and granite with sage leaf and a firm structure to give it lift and precision.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for granite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
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One day without inconsiderate people making everyone miserable and making others regret their decision to keep the peace.Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Figuring out how to get them back down to Earth was arguably the biggest safety decision NASA has had to make in decades.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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These early experiences built the foundation for a lifetime of creativity, hard work and determination.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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The coming year will test our resolve, but with bold action, 2025 could mark a pivotal turning point in turning these ideas into tangible impact.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The consequences of their resolve, exercised under duress, become visible.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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