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
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.
—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
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
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The challenge is balancing decisiveness with collaboration, and speed with thoughtful input.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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Your decisiveness invites others to join you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Although efforts to stop the measure from appearing on the ballot on April 21 have failed, the state Supreme Court has already said the legal determination of whether the amendment is constitutional will be decided in court after voting has taken place.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Golden Hawks put their heart and determination on display again Tuesday, coming back from a 14-point, third-quarter deficit to beat Leuzinger, 61-56, in the CIF Southern California Regional Division III championship game at El Dorado High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This doesn’t end the decisions the Panthers will have to make along the offensive line, however.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 4-1 zoning decision comes after nearly a year of CoreCivic arguing in court that it should be allowed to reopen its facility without a permit.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The news did not change Democrats' resolve to force operational changes within the department through the spending bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The collaborative work poured into this multi-agency operation is a testament to our resolve to turn the tide.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The findings show a story of both progress and persistence.—
Jennifer Tescher,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Critics argue that state institutions have been slow to dismantle the networks and that political elites benefit directly or indirectly from their persistence.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Stick-to-itiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick-to-itiveness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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