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How is the word resolution distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of resolution are courage, mettle, spirit, and tenacity. While all these words mean "mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship," resolution stresses firm determination to achieve one's ends.

the resolution of pioneer women

When might courage be a better fit than resolution?

The words courage and resolution are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, courage implies firmness of mind and will in the face of danger or extreme difficulty.

the courage to support unpopular causes

When can mettle be used instead of resolution?

While in some cases nearly identical to resolution, mettle suggests an ingrained capacity for meeting strain or difficulty with fortitude and resilience.

a challenge that will test your mettle

When is spirit a more appropriate choice than resolution?

The synonyms spirit and resolution are sometimes interchangeable, but spirit also suggests a quality of temperament enabling one to hold one's own or keep up one's morale when opposed or threatened.

her spirit was unbroken by failure

How are the words tenacity and resolution related?

Tenacity adds to resolution implications of stubborn persistence and unwillingness to admit defeat.

held to their beliefs with great tenacity

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of resolution If granted, the next step would likely be to begin litigating the case, moving toward a resolution. Margaret Shreiner, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The result, according to Yamaha, is a smooth and high-resolution sound with a fast response and minimal distortion. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Thanks to data with four times better resolution, scientists are now much more confident that Hawking’s theorem is correct. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025 In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs. Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resolution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolution
Noun
  • What's next The prime minister's resignation came a day after Interior Minister Ramesh Lekhak also announced his decision to step down.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The coach added that he was impressed by his team’s resolve.
    Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Kansas City Chiefs Resilience and resolve are something the Chiefs have been built upon for quite a long time.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.
    Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Bravery means reframing rejection as data, not a verdict.
    Jill Schulman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Wolf’s new deal is a testament to his determination.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Her strength of character, artistic vision, and fierce determination remain profoundly inspiring today.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The opinions expressed in this story are theirs and not those of ABC News.
    Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The decisiveness of Canberra’s actions is a measure of the extremity of Iran’s behavior.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
  • In those seconds, training and decisiveness matter most.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The show's return comes after fans were demanding new episodes following the conclusion of Season 1.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The press, however—fearing backlash to its positive depiction of interracial romance—rewrote the conclusion without Grey’s knowledge or consent, killing off Nophaie and the offending prospect of miscegenation.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolution. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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