1
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
her resolution to become a vegetarian is based on what she recently learned about modern farming practices
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2
as in resolve
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
that athlete's resolution to win is amazing
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Recent Examples of resolution
However, even though the image size is reduced, the original resolution, quality and format are left intact.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The Legislature in 2021 passed a resolution opposing the teaching of critical race theory — a subset of critical theory — in public schools.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
The Senate resolution, passed by a 51-48 vote tally, would end Trump's emergency declaration on fentanyl that underpins tariffs on Canada.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), was co-sponsored by a Republican, Paul.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The Legislature in 2021 passed a resolution opposing the teaching of critical race theory — a subset of critical theory — in public schools.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
The Senate resolution, passed by a 51-48 vote tally, would end Trump's emergency declaration on fentanyl that underpins tariffs on Canada.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), was co-sponsored by a Republican, Paul.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolution
Noun
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This means the board will generally have a wide view from different sources of what the value of a deal should be worth and make a decision based on that.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to the Trump administration, Blumenthal sought an accounting of how many visas have been revoked, the reasons cited for each one, and whether students were afforded due process to contest the decision.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The show of force from the tactical side of the operation, too, might have served to strengthen the resolve of the Branch Davidians to hold their ground.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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After a dominant season, the team’s resolve is tested by the unique challenge of going back-to-back.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Massachusetts woman is back in court after a first trial ended with a hung jury in July 2024 after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Two of those women — Jessica Mann and Miriam Haley — were involved in the 2020 case against Weinstein, which resulted in a guilty verdict that was ultimately overturned, leading to the retrial.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sustainable workplace culture change requires both determination and adaptability.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The song finds Wetmore shedding light on a childhood with a father battling against alcohol and pills, and Wetmore’s resulting desire and determination to forge a different path.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
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In Weill’s opinion, composers educated in the classical tradition had lost touch with the broader public and sunk into obscurantism.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Comments on opinion articles may be emailed to letters@nytimes.com.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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What used to be called a human interest story; no grand conclusions about the larger meaning of Dutch soccer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolution. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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