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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The goal for the studio is to offer storytelling that will highlight the determination, triumphs and heartbreaks of sports.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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This 2009 legal determination is based on extensive scientific evidence that says heat-trapping emissions from activities like the burning of fossil fuels are driving climate change and posing a threat to human health and welfare.—
Carlos Martinez,
Scientific American,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two Fed governors opposed last week’s decision to hold interest rates steady, the first multiple dissent since 1993.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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Of course, the FOMC only has a single policy tool, interest rates, so if unemployment rises and inflation picks up, then the FOMC’s decision making may be made more complicated.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Newcastle’s stance has hitherto been that the Sweden international is not for sale, but their resolve is being tested.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, the push back has only strengthened the film team’s resolve to get the film seen, with the producers opting for a direct-to-audience strategy.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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While cost is a primary consideration for payers, lack of persistence on GLP-1s is another reason for hesitance to reimburse weight loss drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Stick-to-itiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick-to-itiveness. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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