1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
Then the market for EVs started showing signs of slowing down, and the current administration’s determination to eliminate the federal tax credit for EVs started to alter the trajectory of the battery-electric vehicle uptake.
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Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
While there is an investigation looking into what caused the Air India disaster, no official determination has been issued yet.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Her close call does not diminish her determination.
—Ian Pannell, ABC News, 18 June 2025
Her determination, Diaz said, also felt like a gift to him, by making his role plain and simple.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
While there is an investigation looking into what caused the Air India disaster, no official determination has been issued yet.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Her close call does not diminish her determination.
—Ian Pannell, ABC News, 18 June 2025
Her determination, Diaz said, also felt like a gift to him, by making his role plain and simple.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for determination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The Trump administration's new rules mean disaster specialists can no longer 'make decisions' on their own.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
Noun
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With federal routes closing, pharmaceutical companies focused on shaping public opinion and state-level regulations.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In today’s opinions newsletter: Behind the scenes with our opinions team.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Long-term tax certainty: Permanent deductions and higher expensing limits provide stability for business planning and investment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Tax cuts Trump introduced in 2017 would be made permanent, while state and local tax deductions would increase from $10,000 to $40,000—primarily benefiting those living in high-tax states.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The verdict was a repudiation of the law’s distance from the vernacular of life and real language, of the proceduralism of the legal system.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
3 July 2025
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Though the verdict is ultimately a win for the defense, Combs' image has been forever changed.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
3 July 2025
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Additionally, companies are asked to disclose total energy consumption for both training and inference, allowing the EU to detect environmental concerns while companies race forward with AI innovation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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That’s a kind of logical reasoning known as transitive inference.—
Olga Lazareva,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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Naval presence operations are designed to shape the perceptions and behavior of potential adversaries, said Emma Salisbury, a researcher at the Council on Geostrategy in the U.K., by helping to deter aggression and demonstrate resolve without resorting to conflict.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Any signs that Ukraine’s backers are losing their resolve will only encourage Moscow to stick to that course, a task made easier by the support of Russia’s allies, the absence of material internal dissent, and the low level of importance that the Kremlin attaches to its own soldiers’ deaths.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
Noun
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China had postponed the conclusion of the cognac probe twice, as the two sides tried to resolve the alcohol and EV spats, among others.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae reprises his role as Gi-hun for the Korean thriller's climactic conclusion.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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Your experience illustrates the importance of persistence and following up.—
Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The theme is echoed in videos exploring contemporary Australian bark-cloth painting, and the persistence of masquerade traditions across Africa.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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