Synonyms for Tenacity
təˈnæs ɪ titenac·i·ty

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1. tenacitynoun

   The quality or state of being tenacious; as, tenacity, or retentiveness, of memory; tenacity, or persistency, of purpose.

   Synonyms:
   persistency, retentiveness

2. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   viscosity, adhesiveness, cohesiveness

   Antonyms:
   mobility, brittleness, fragility

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1. tenacity

   Synonyms:
   retentiveness, cohesiveness, stubbornness, fixity, pertinacity

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1. doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacitynoun

   persistent determination

   Synonyms:
   perseverance, tenacity, persistency, perseveration, persistence, doggedness, pertinacity, tenaciousness, continuity

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1. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   retentiveness, tenaciousness

2. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   adhesiveness, cohesiveness, glutinousness, viscidity

3. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   stubbornness, pertinacity, obstinacy

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1. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   retentiveness, cohesiveness, toughness, pertinacity, persistency

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1. List of paraphrases for "tenacity":

   perseverance, steadfastness, persistence, toughness, pugnacity, stamina, stubbornness, resilience, insistence, determination, firmness, obstinacy

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How to use Tenacity in a sentence?

1. Robert Abrams:

   She's been a strong independent voice throughout her career, all of this demonstrates that she has shown courage and tenacity for what she believes is right, what is her duty and responsibility.

2. David Woodruff:

   It is very rare for a prosecutor to bring criminal charges against health care providers, i applaud the district attorney’s courage and tenacity in this investigation and in bringing these charges.

3. Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell:

   It's a measure of her tenacity and dedication that after the tough initial rollout of HealthCare.gov, she helped right the ship.

4. Charge Cheri Oz:

   Their hard work and tenacity is responsible for removing these deadly drugs before they poisoned our family, our friends and our neighborhoods.

5. Jon Stewart:

   You're tenacity personified and the way you've carried the banner for your family and your loved ones and in their pain, that's the thing, you know. Advocating for causes is a very it's a lovely thing to do but to do that in your grief when you know that it's not going to help your loved one, But that's not what matters to you. It’s that no one goes through what you went through. And that's just the epitome of grace.