as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
I wonder if he really has the stick-to-itiveness to finish law school
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Recent Examples of stick-to-itiveness
Peafowl also have more stick-to-itiveness than most other pets, enjoying a life span that can reach 25 years, three times as long as the average parakeet and more than 25 times as long as the average Pretty Boy.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Jeffrey Kluger, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick-to-itiveness
Noun
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His determination led to McIlroy's second career win at the event, silencing doubters.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The city’s Department of Finance was reviewing the OCB determination and did not immediately return a request for comment.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This decision is tantamount to nullifying the statute and is very unlikely to be upheld in court.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In January, The Athletic detailed why this is such a complicated decision, with being able to obtain planning permission likely to be an obstacle for any Leazes Park project.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Especially about the power of resolve and will and the capacity to change for the better.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Home Remedies for Sore Throat In most cases, the underlying causes of sore throat resolve on their own.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That’s the inventor’s playbook: Patience, persistence, and an ambitious plan.—
Stephen Key,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The police initially try to write the deaths off as overdoses, but Mickey’s tenacity and persistence force the department to take a closer look.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Stick-to-itiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick-to-itiveness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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