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
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.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
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
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Critical in today’s joint operations—but must not substitute decisiveness with consensus.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yet, when countered with decisiveness, Putin has retreated.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth’s determination not to settle the succession gave rise to fierce rivalry between the claimants to the English throne, among them Mary, Queen of Scots and her son James VI; James’s cousin Arbella Stuart; Lady Katherine Grey and her descendants; and Henry Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Our shareholders and clients have benefited enormously from Elon Musk's vision, determination and execution.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Parents and alumni of Jesuit High School in Carmichael are doggedly fighting back against the Catholic all-boys school’s recent decision to begin accepting girls in 2027.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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But when asked about the duo, McKillop elected to talk about the entire backcourt, making play-time decisions challenging this early in the season with a brand new roster.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The controller described an industry held together by human endurance more than institutional support, one that depends on overtime, unpaid labor, and the quiet resolve of those who still show up.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Hawley showed its resolve by racing back on a 4-0 run.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The persistence of terrorism in Nigeria, whose northern states abut the West African Sahel region, has strategic implications for the country and beyond if the trend is not reversed and decisively crushed.—
Kingsley Moghalu,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stick-to-itiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick-to-itiveness. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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