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New Year's resolution

American  

noun

  • New Year's resolutions
    plural
  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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This year, Rachel Tabacnic made a New Year’s resolution to date more, but under one condition: that she doesn’t have to drive too far.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

The Booked Babes was founded more than two years ago at a holiday party as a New Year’s resolution to read more and forge new friendships.

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 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

He and his party ought to make a New Year’s resolution for 2026: Listen to Hispanic voters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 1, 2026

She made a New Year’s resolution to finish her book by summertime.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

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