as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tolerance
Most adults plunge in water between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with sessions typically running three to five minutes once tolerance is built up.
—
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Most beginners start a touch warmer, around 60–65°F, and build tolerance from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The venture capitalists with the most money and the highest tolerance for risk are already rewriting the rules for the public too.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Individuals who are skeptical about democracy are much more likely to express support or tolerance for political violence.
—James Piazza, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tolerance
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Most beginners start a touch warmer, around 60–65°F, and build tolerance from there.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The venture capitalists with the most money and the highest tolerance for risk are already rewriting the rules for the public too.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Individuals who are skeptical about democracy are much more likely to express support or tolerance for political violence.
—James Piazza, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tolerance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerance
patience
Noun
-
Even with a new CEO and a new structure under Dana Walden, who was promoted to president and chief creative officer as Josh D’Amaro succeeded Bob Iger as CEO, the stance from Disney has been to exercise more patience.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
-
It would be dedicated to the heroic patience with which Americans have tolerated billionaires like him for so very long.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
