TENACITY - 14 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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tenacity

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THE ABILITY TO KEEP DOING SOMETHING DIFFICULT

The tenacity of oil lobbyists is what persuaded politicians to open up protected waters for oil drilling.

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perseverance
approving
A years-long political scandal broke last week thanks to the dogged perseverance of local reporters.
determination
After years of hard work and determination, she was finally promoted to CEO.
persistence
He was known for his persistence in the pursuit of justice.
stick-to-it-iveness
US informal
This type of work requires a long-term commitment and a lot of stick-to-it-iveness.
single-mindedness
Her single-mindedness helped her win six US Open singles titles.
doggedness
Their sheer doggedness and ambition helped them ignore criticism and carry on.
resolve
formal
The president's steely resolve and strong leadership after the economic crash helped unite the nation.
will
Through sheer force of will, he was eventually able to get both parties to agree to the compromise.
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tenacity

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These are words and phrases related to tenacity. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of tenacity.
Synonyms for tenacity from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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