as in persistence
ability or willingness to carry on despite danger, difficulty, or obstacle
Although they appeared to be losing badly, the home team's tenacity allowed them to make a comeback and clinch the victory.
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Recent Examples of tenacity
The director should have trusted the audience (which will be tennis fans) and shown more long rallies to capture Nadal’s ferocious tenacity but there are plenty of great on-court moments throughout.
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Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Probably the tenacity, for one thing.
—Scott Bryan, Variety, 18 May 2026
Tierney’s tenacity landed Heated Rivalry on Bell Media’s Canadian streaming platform, Crave, which then led to HBO buying the series for international distribution.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Every decision becomes an expression of tenacity and determination, but also an acknowledgment that things can shift in an instant.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Probably the tenacity, for one thing.
—Scott Bryan, Variety, 18 May 2026
Tierney’s tenacity landed Heated Rivalry on Bell Media’s Canadian streaming platform, Crave, which then led to HBO buying the series for international distribution.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Every decision becomes an expression of tenacity and determination, but also an acknowledgment that things can shift in an instant.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tenacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenacity
Noun
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However, persistence becomes problematic when PFAS leach or evaporate out of products and into the surrounding environment.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The movie is more than a celebration of persistence in the face of rejection, of faith in oneself, or of the power of love.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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The stamina, coordination, reflexes and maneuvering of a vehicle at such ridiculously high speeds is more than admirable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Wellness Elixir Marg, a play on a margarita, features a non-alcoholic tequila with ginger, turmeric, orange, agave, coconut water and maca root powder, an adaptogen said to help manage stress while boosting energy, stamina and libido.—
Gizelle Lau,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Their determination would not slip.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The cause of death is pending determination by the county medical examiner.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Tenacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenacity. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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