STICK-TO-ITIVENESS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

stick-to-itiveness

noun

stik-ˈtü-ə-tiv-nəs

Definition of stick-to-itiveness

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

Noun

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
Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.

— Tara Bannow, STAT, 17 June 2026

Definition of decisiveness

Noun

Passion, determination and dedication to the club and his cause are non-negotiables.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Social Security serves more than 300 million Americans through benefit payments, retirement records, disability determinations, replacement cards and hundreds of millions of annual transactions.

— Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

The conspiracies of the Heat mistakenly leaking James’ decision to return to Miami also picked up steam, and the Heat simultaneously skyrocketed on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction market platforms as James’ next team.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski said Burke’s mother, Colleen Burke, managed most of the company’s financial decisions.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026

Definition of decision

Noun

However the motion to dismiss resolves, the economics press toward concession.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
In Jay’s account, the week of January 6 was not merely a riot but a tactical probe—a test of the resolve of police, security agencies, and democratic institutions.

— James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026

Definition of resolve

Noun

Recognition should acknowledge not only outcomes but also the discipline, persistence and relationship-building that led to them.

— Karen Cochran, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Therefore, RedHook includes several persistence methods designed to keep Android from shutting it down.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of persistence

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