TOLERANCE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

tolerance

noun

ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s

as in patience

the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums

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Recent Examples of tolerance Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than Most Women Expect The fatigue of perimenopause tends to arrive alongside mood changes, heavier or irregular periods, and a lower tolerance for stress that used to feel manageable. —

Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026 But often, in practice, this shows up as quiet tolerance. —

Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 This show will ride or die on your tolerance for Michael Ian Black looking at the camera and being smarmy. —

Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 While petunias thrive in the spring season, the Dekko Banana petunia, in particular, won a Flameproof designation in 2024 for its heat tolerance. —

Mary Grace Granados special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tolerance

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patience

Noun

Build quietly, and let patience strengthen your base.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
There still tends to be more patience on the hoops side as far as hair-trigger firings or Lane Kiffin-style departures.

— Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026