TENACIOUSNESS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

tenaciousness

noun

as in stamina

ability or willingness to carry on despite danger, difficulty, or obstacle Only those with supreme tenaciousness will be able to complete this epic trek through an unforgiving landscape.

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Recent Examples of tenaciousness At 6 feet 9 and 255 pounds, Johnson is a unit of a forward, with all the tenaciousness and intensity needed to carve out a pro career. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026 There was a tenaciousness from Minnesota down the stretch in what ended up being a 75-58 win over Green Bay. — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026 Because of the tenaciousness of collectors, Air Jordan release information leaks at a rate and with a lead time unmatched by any other sneakers. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your work and rest zones, making concentration, motivation, or stamina feel less reliable than usual.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
The skill isn’t spreadsheets or KPIs but having the stamina to defund something that’s quietly working, then sit with the people who built and loved it.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of stamina

Noun

Amelia Maldonado, a county land-use spokesperson, said in an email that while county staffers provide recommendations, the Planning Commission has the authority to reach its own determination.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Peete’s story should teach us that defensive action and determination can go a long way.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

His work rate, stamina, strength, tackling and tenacity were central to keeping the team in games and winning the ball back.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves thrived during that era, and their tenacity is something of a bridge to the new generation of female country artists.

— Tom Roland, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of tenacity

Noun

In revisiting Parks’ time with Life magazine during the 1950s through the 1970s, the exhibition captures the unequivocal truth of the enduring struggle for equality and the perseverance of Black American life.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Ahead of the game, his father shared a heartfelt post on X, expressing his pride in Cam’s perseverance.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of perseverance

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For DeSorbo, however, opening up about her experience didn’t initially feel like an act of courage.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
But when catastrophe leaves them fighting for survival, they are propelled into an impossible race against time that will test the limits of courage, sacrifice and love.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.

— Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.

— Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2023

Definition of persistency

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