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
However, kids need to be challenged in order to develop the skills, tenacity, grit, and self-reliance needed to (eventually) function in the world on their own.
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Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
2 June 2026
Many of the values (such as trust and tenacity) were important even before AI came into play.
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Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
In his emotional tribute to Honor, Cash went on to praise his daughter for her tenacity, empathy, and intellect.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Khalid's tenacity, heart and joy lives in us forever.
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Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tenacity
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
2 June 2026
Many of the values (such as trust and tenacity) were important even before AI came into play.
—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
In his emotional tribute to Honor, Cash went on to praise his daughter for her tenacity, empathy, and intellect.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Khalid's tenacity, heart and joy lives in us forever.
—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tenacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenacity
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In a business built on people, persistence, and long-term thinking, investors who adopt an entrepreneurial mindset can position themselves to uncover opportunities, create value, and build lasting success even in the most competitive markets.
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Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come.
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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.
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.
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That makes smart packing less about luxury and more about stamina.
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Soundcore Headphones Deals The Soundcore Q20i offers an impressive balance of silence and stamina, utilizing hybrid active noise cancelling to reduce ambient sounds by up to 90%.
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Croatia returned from the hydration break with determination, forcing Panama to play its game for the first time so far.
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Sayers, however, appealed the OOR’s determination to the Centre County Court of Common Pleas.
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“Tenacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenacity. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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