single-mindedness

noun

Definition of single-mindednessnext
as in tenacity

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Recent Examples of single-mindedness Bo possessed a single-mindedness that Lu now wonders might have led to murder. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 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
  • Ampadu’s tenacity in the tackle, composure on the ball and his long throw — an emerging weapon — all contributed to the team’s strong showings.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There is the tenacity of alumni and board members who declare that a closure won’t happen on their watch.
    — Laura MacDonald, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tenacity
Noun
  • Ritchie noted how music positively impacts academic, personal and social goals, as well as teaches lessons of perseverance, collaboration and being a part of a team.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Survival, intersectional identity, perseverance, love, empathy, community, connection, and creation are at the heart of their characters and films.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of perseverance
Noun
  • Now, after more than 15 years in professional baseball, Berti is choosing to close the book on a career defined by persistence.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The persistence of the nature gap The legacy of this history is heavily reflected in modern statistics.
    — Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 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
  • The relentlessness of this worldwide bond market rout is unnerving, pushing yields to decently attractive levels.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The traits that can help build great companies, like perfectionism, relentlessness and high tolerance for risk, are often the same traits that can predispose leaders to burnout, addiction and other mental health conditions.
    — Jan Gerber, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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