TOLERANCE 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 Individuals should consider their own financial circumstances, objectives, and risk tolerance before making financial decisions. —

Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Stories of vitality and decline; of abundance and deficit; of community and tension; of tolerance and intolerance. —

Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 Herzog’s recommendation is broadly consistent with what other financial planners have suggested for bitcoin, though the appropriate amount depends on an investor’s risk tolerance. —

Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 June 2026 Depending on your tolerance, this could be too much—or just the right amount—to help increase alertness. —

Allison Forsyth, Health, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tolerance

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patience

Noun

On the eve of the World Cup kickoff, FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for patience in the face of a series of crises that threaten to overshadow the start of the tournament, led by the case of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry into the United States.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
King Philip’s patience paid off in the form of a 5-4 win and a ticket to Polar Park later this week to face Milton with a state crown at stake.

— Tim Crowley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026