stick-to-itiveness

noun

stik-ˈtü-ə-tiv-nəs How to pronounce stick-to-itiveness (audio)
Definition of stick-to-itivenessnext
as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose I wonder if he really has the stick-to-itiveness to finish law school

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Recent Examples of stick-to-itiveness When the 10th batter (Dalton Rushing) struck out for the first out of the inning, the diminished number of Pirates fans still on hand gave a sarcastic cheer for their team’s stick-to-itiveness. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 But there’s more to her stick-to-itiveness than just that. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026 Young also believes in the basketball team’s skills and stick-to-itiveness. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 But motivation and stick-to-itiveness are tricky, Justin Shields, founder of LA’s Venice Run Club, knows better than most. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026 And then Eklund’s motor and stick-to-itiveness are really admirable for a sub-6-foot, sub-170-pound winger. — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 22 June 2025 Peafowl also have more stick-to-itiveness than most other pets, enjoying a life span that can reach 25 years, three times as long as the average parakeet and more than 25 times as long as the average Pretty Boy. — Jeffrey Kluger, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick-to-itiveness
  1. decisiveness
  2. determination
  3. decision
  4. resolve
  5. persistence
Noun
  • Jones flashed his decisiveness and speed on the ensuing play, gaining 14 yards on a quarterback keeper.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • While Whitman has no grocery experience and little retail experience (from her time as CEO of eBay), she was brought in by Albertsons for her turnaround chops and decisiveness.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of decisiveness
Noun
  • The 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant shot to death on his way to his Bronx school recently wrote in his diary about his determination to continue his studies and find success in America.
    — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • All of those assertions, however, rested on the critical determinations made by the scientists handling the storage chapter.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Educators see every day how decisions about staffing, resources, and working conditions affect students’ opportunities to learn.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Court records show the church's initial investigation into the boys' report was inconclusive, and Hamilton later said in a debate he was not involved in the decision to allow the volunteer to return.
    — Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • Lakshmana’s resolve to follow Rama’s instructions is tested when Maricha, acting on Ravana’s orders, assumes the form of a golden deer and wanders within sight of Rama’s hermitage to catch Sita’s attention.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Because freedom of navigation was viewed as a fundamental principle of the global order, assembling large groups committed to upholding this pillar was intended to demonstrate international resolve and isolate the bad actor.
    — Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • Have the confidence to walk away For founders, persistence is often celebrated, but knowing when to stop investing in a business can be just as important as having the conviction to start one.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The persistence of these differences beyond the pandemic points to chronic disease, not Covid-19 alone, as a key component of the political mortality divide.
    — Brandon Yan, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of persistence

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“Stick-to-itiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick-to-itiveness. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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