single-mindedness

noun

Definition of single-mindednessnext
as in tenacity

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Recent Examples of single-mindedness That single-mindedness, that Brady drive, bailing out the rest of the team, was clearer than ever here. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-mindedness
  1. tenacity
  2. perseverance
  3. persistence
  4. tenaciousness
  5. steadfastness
  6. inflexibility
  7. persistency
  8. relentlessness
Noun
  • For example, education reinforces the drive and tenacity of courage and the results-orientation of drive in evaluation and grading processes that underweight humility, humanity, and collaboration.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Cornerback Smith Snowden, Michigan Jontez Williams, USC Snowden forced 18 incompletions and broke up 11 passes (per PFF) over the past two years at Utah and will take his blend of speed and tenacity to Michigan.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of tenacity
Noun
  • Building Coping Mechanisms Youth sports have the power to teach perseverance and overcoming adversity in a way kids may not be able to learn elsewhere, especially in our digital age.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Their perseverance has delivered justice for the Mason family.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of perseverance
Noun
  • On Wednesday night, Budapest recorded its warmest overnight temperature on record, with temperatures falling only to 28 C (82 F), underscoring the persistence of the extreme heat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This quiet midseason retirement, following his last game on July 25, highlights the often-unheralded end to dedicated minor league careers, even for those showing persistence and loyalty to a single franchise.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of persistence
Noun
  • At 6 feet 9 and 255 pounds, Johnson is a unit of a forward, with all the tenaciousness and intensity needed to carve out a pro career.
    — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
  • There was a tenaciousness from Minnesota down the stretch in what ended up being a 75-58 win over Green Bay.
    — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of tenaciousness
Noun
  • His steadfastness seemed to reflect a recognition that God’s purpose and foundation had never truly been broken down.
    — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
  • Diplomatic steadfastness helped us in the face of international pressure.
    — Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of steadfastness
Noun
  • Before Ramos’ injury, rookie Bryce Eldridge was receiving inconsistent playing time, partly due to the roster’s inflexibility.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 June 2026
  • The frustration is in the inflexibility.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of inflexibility
Noun
  • The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.
    — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
Definition of persistency
Noun
  • Slight, lightning quick and with mesmerizing ballhanding, Iverson attacked defenses on the perimeter and in the paint with equal parts of fearlessness and relentlessness, guile and gumption.
    — Rob Peterson, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • The same relentlessness that built Ackman’s reputation as a scourge of corporate excess—and, to critics, a bully spoiling for a fight—has increasingly spilled beyond balance sheets and boardrooms.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of relentlessness

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“Single-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-mindedness. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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