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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenaciousness
  1. stamina
  2. endurance
  3. determination
  4. tenacity
  5. persistence
  6. perseverance
  7. courage
  8. persistency
Noun
  • The stamina required to rehearse and perform shows that involve pivoting, marching, carrying large instruments, running, and more can burn more calories than an elliptical workout.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Building the habit That decision-making stamina doesn’t have to come from anywhere complicated.
    — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • As a result, today’s designers often prioritize stealth, sensor performance, endurance, and weapons integration over setting new speed records.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • It is frequently associated with endurance athletes, but its relevance extends to anyone interested in maintaining cardiovascular fitness and physical capacity over time.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of endurance
Noun
  • This time in a poll, every juror said the verdict was his or her individual determination.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But many of the players said the hurdle only fueled their determination to pursue the sport through other avenues.
    — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Over 100 landowners have denied power company surveyors access to their property, again demonstrating Maryland’s tenacity against harmful development which, frankly, no one asked for.
    — Adrianne Fantasia, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Now, thanks to the tenacity of Monasterios and the two American families who appealed to the Cassazione, his dream remains alive.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tenacity
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  • On Wednesday night, Budapest recorded its warmest overnight temperature on record, with temperatures falling only to 28 C (82 F), underscoring the persistence of the extreme heat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This quiet midseason retirement, following his last game on July 25, highlights the often-unheralded end to dedicated minor league careers, even for those showing persistence and loyalty to a single franchise.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of persistence
Noun
  • Building Coping Mechanisms Youth sports have the power to teach perseverance and overcoming adversity in a way kids may not be able to learn elsewhere, especially in our digital age.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Their perseverance has delivered justice for the Mason family.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of perseverance
Noun
  • Hair braiding 101 Armed with a glass of cold liquid courage and an arsenal of hair elastics and barrettes, dads paired up with one of Strands Aveda’s stylists to learn their daughter’s hairstyle of choice.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In Aries, the taskmaster’s lessons are centered around independence, initiative and the courage to take the lead.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of courage
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  • 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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