TOLERANCES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

tolerance

noun

ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s

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 Factories need systems grounded in the real constraints of tools, machines, materials, tolerances, and physics. —

Theo Saville, Fortune, 6 May 2026 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, 6 May 2026 The brand’s variety pack offers multiple flavors, which can help with long-term tolerance during repeat workouts. —

Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026 Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. —

Patrick Marley, Washington Post, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tolerance

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patience

Noun

One key has been Larnach’s patience.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 May 2026
But patience should not be mistaken for consent.

— Daryl Campbell, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026