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, 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. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:

   True Tenacity is in the Uncovering of the Purpose of Existence Rather than in the Pursuit of Existence.

2. Cryptologic Warfare Activity 66:

   Chief Kent's drive, determination and tenacity were infectious. Although she has left us way too soon, she will not be forgotten, and her legacy will live on with us.

3. Barack Obama:

   Nancy is not always the best on a cable show or with a quick soundbite or what have you, but her skill, tenacity, toughness, vision, is remarkable. Her stamina, her ability to see around corners, her ability to stand her ground and do hard things and to suffer unpopularity to get the right thing done, I think, stands up against any person that I've observed or worked directly with in Washington during my lifetime.

4. Andrew Lincoln:

   [But] there’s an inspirational sort of strength and endurance and quality of tenacity that he possesses, i’m much more indecisive and a people-pleaser than someone who’s willing to step into the firing line. But I’ve learned from this guy. He has qualities that I would hope to emulate if [stuff] ever hit the fan. But I’d like to think I’ve done it on screen, maybe I could be a zombie-killer in real life if the apocalypse hit. But then, I’d obviously die a horrible, quick death in reality.

5. Dail St. Claire:

   My mother paved a new road for women and minorities, and she paved that road with tenacity, integrity, diligence and community service, for me and all other women, African Americans and other minorities, African Americans legacy is one of hope. African Americans legacy services as inspiration for all and is a powerful example of our limitless capability and strength.