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Resolve to Define Resolute
Resolute comes from the same Latin verb as resolved, and the two words are often synonyms. So how did it get this meaning from the Latin? Essentially, when you resolve a question or problem, you come to a conclusion, and once you've reached a conclusion you can proceed to act. So in your New Year's resolutions, you resolve—or make up your mind—to do something. Unfortunately, New Year's resolutions aren't a good illustration of the meaning of resolute, since only about one in ten actually seems to succeed.
Examples of resolute in a Sentence
Adjective
She is a resolute competitor.
He has remained resolute in his opposition to the bill.
a leader with a stern and resolute manner
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Though America’s founders, of course, did not always live up to these ideals themselves, this early reform shows us that American justice was meant to be resolute, principled, and restrained.
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Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Adjective
His desire to run in behind and carry the ball at speed was most impressive against Panama, something that England can use to test more resolute defensive sides, as well as those who will leave spaces in behind to attack.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Though America’s founders, of course, did not always live up to these ideals themselves, this early reform shows us that American justice was meant to be resolute, principled, and restrained.
—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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“Resolute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resolute. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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