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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• New Year's resolutions
  plural

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New Year's resolution

She made her first ever New Year's resolution, to read just one book, Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us, which was released as a film starring Blake Lively in 2024.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

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

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

Here’s a good New Year’s resolution for older patients and their families: Figure out if their prescriptions pose a health risk, because often they can.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026

It’s the only time I’ve actually honored a New Year’s resolution, and I’m really obsessed with my story.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera