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.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
But there’s more to her stick-to-itiveness than just that.
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Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
Young also believes in the basketball team’s skills and stick-to-itiveness.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
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
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Ultimately, Leipzig are now being rewarded for their decisiveness.
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Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.
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Croatia returned from the hydration break with determination, forcing Panama to play its game for the first time so far.
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Sayers, however, appealed the OOR’s determination to the Centre County Court of Common Pleas.
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Harry has fought the decision in court to reinstate security, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet shared.
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The latest decision marks another step toward advancing one of the country’s key uranium development projects.
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Speaking earlier on Sunday, Putin used a speech to the ruling United Russia party congress to reinforce his resolve to achieve the country's military objectives and project Russia's strength.
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Spoelstra consistently has praised the resolve of Smith, who went undrafted out of Missouri in 2021.
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For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
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Brown-Nagin highlights how equality is not just an ideal but a legal pursuit requiring strategy, persistence, and courage.
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“Stick-to-itiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick-to-itiveness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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