New Year's resolution

American  

noun

plural

New Year's resolutions

1. a resolution or firm decision, typically made at the beginning of the year, to cultivate a good habit, break a bad one, complete a task, etc.

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Example Sentences

My New Year’s resolution is to walk in Griffith Park once every other week.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

For people who committed to an unprocessed food diet as a New Year's resolution, research suggests the change may guide food choices in a surprising way.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

And—I can’t resist—is there an optimal New Year’s resolution?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

If your New Year's resolution is to save more or budget better, experts say it's more likely to stick if it's tied to something positive.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

All the same, my New Year’s resolution was to find my way home, no matter what.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo