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
  • Leaders often face dangerous blind spots, not from incompetence, but from strengths like confidence and decisiveness becoming liabilities.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This perhaps was the England football team’s own equivalent, for the decisiveness, for the individuality of it, and above all for the power.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of decisiveness
Noun
  • This time in a poll, every juror said the verdict was his or her individual determination.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But many of the players said the hurdle only fueled their determination to pursue the sport through other avenues.
    — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Moore said the amendment keeps Maryland engaged in the national debate over maps while leaving the final decision to voters.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Every court now wrestling with preemption is really wrestling with that silence, and silence, at this volume, is a decision someone will eventually have to make out loud.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • D’Arcy closes the window with an air of steely resolve, and in doing so declares the Rhaenyra who might have mourned her half-sister as dead and gone.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For most healthy individuals, no specific treatment is given since the disease is usually self-limiting and resolves in a couple of days.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolve
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

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“Stick-to-itiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick-to-itiveness. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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