as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums
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Recent Examples of tolerance
Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Augusta National has a zero-tolerance policy on cell phones, and the dress code is particular.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The way different political factions responded to these two events indicated an unspoken, and chilling, tolerance for aggression.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Additional attributes include drought-tolerance and deer resistance.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Augusta National has a zero-tolerance policy on cell phones, and the dress code is particular.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The way different political factions responded to these two events indicated an unspoken, and chilling, tolerance for aggression.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Additional attributes include drought-tolerance and deer resistance.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tolerance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerance
patience
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Hydration, barrier repair, sun protection and patience with active ingredients will take you further than any single miracle product ever could.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The key is consistency and patience.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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