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
At one Cambodian factory, Davis’ tenacity brought us a simple answer: No.
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Steve Suo, ProPublica, 5 June 2025
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Martin uses explosiveness, tenacity and winning mentality to offset a lack of height.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
But defensive tenacity improved throughout the year, rising to its pinnacle to upset Natick in the state semifinals for a fifth straight appearance in the Div. 1 state final.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
Most had no medical background or professional credentials – just a sense of urgency, tenacity and an unwillingness to look away.
—Eden Lowinger, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
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Steve Suo, ProPublica, 5 June 2025
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Martin uses explosiveness, tenacity and winning mentality to offset a lack of height.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
But defensive tenacity improved throughout the year, rising to its pinnacle to upset Natick in the state semifinals for a fifth straight appearance in the Div. 1 state final.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
Most had no medical background or professional credentials – just a sense of urgency, tenacity and an unwillingness to look away.
—Eden Lowinger, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tenacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenacity
Noun
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Keyon Monte’s journey through the world of theater has been shaped by persistence, reinvention and a deep love for storytelling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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For hackers, this method offers the ultimate persistence.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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 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
Noun
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There’s one main meter, hydration, where the hot desert will deplete that over time, sapping your stamina and eventually your health.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But stamina, recovery, resilience and adaptability are as essential to athletic performance.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Distributions to heirs or charitable contributions can be made by the determination of an independent trustee.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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However, their passion for the sport and determination led to changes in the rules, allowing Muslim women to compete in full-body uniforms at both collegiate and national levels.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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“Tenacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenacity. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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