as in tolerance
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
the teacher's patience is being sorely tested this year by several parents who seem to have no interest in their children's education
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Recent Examples of patience
Getting it right takes patience, research, and a surgeon who truly listens.
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Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Taught me some patience, for sure.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Aries March 21 – April 19 Aries, choose patience over speed with words.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
His model depended on judgment, patience and willingness to make a case internally and externally before the data was conclusive.
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Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for patience
Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Taught me some patience, for sure.
—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Aries March 21 – April 19 Aries, choose patience over speed with words.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
His model depended on judgment, patience and willingness to make a case internally and externally before the data was conclusive.
—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for patience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
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The common thread across all three practices is not a tolerance for uncertainty, but rather a resistance to institutional gravity that demands premature resolution.
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The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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It is found in a belief in personal responsibility, in a commitment to hard work, in respect for faith and family and in a willingness to place the interests of future generations above our own immediate desires.
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How people afford attending more than one of these matches is a testament to wealth, the power of savings, or the willingness to live with debt.
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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