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 Brewers are nearly guaranteed a first-round bye, giving Woodruff an extra week to build stamina.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of stamina

Noun

The company revealed its Gamera aircraft on the opening day of the Air, Space and Cyber conference, presenting a full-scale model of a drone built around long endurance, modular payloads, and swarm operations.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
In this case, turning a endurance test into a public teaser is a sharp strategy.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of endurance

Noun

Her passion, determination and single-minded focus had completed the deal.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The allegations build on an April 2025 US determination that Sudan’s government used chemical weapons in 2024, though officials provided little public evidence at the time.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 6 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

According to the trade counsel, the recent tit-for-tat trade actions undertaken by both Washington and Ottowa have served to illuminate the persistence of a trend that stands to continue over the coming months.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Maines’ technical skill along with his persistence and curiosity helped produce journalism with far-reaching consequences.

— Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of persistence

Noun

His remarks later shifted toward perseverance and remaining positive through difficult circumstances.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
As Denny faces heartbreak, loss, and life-changing challenges, Enzo shares lessons about love, loyalty, perseverance, and the belief that a dog’s soul can become human.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of perseverance

Noun

If the old Ernest Hemingway adage holds true, that courage equals grace under pressure, then Anna May Wong (1905-1961) had it in spades.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Looking back, Branagh says aside from speaking with Filkins, the film gave him a deeper appreciation of the courage required to listen and to hear and to stay in the room.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 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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