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
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In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, in which courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Explaining the realities of decarbonizing to less expert audiences with strongly held views takes determination, patience and leadership.Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But when the second match begins, Robby makes the executive decision to tag Kenny in over Eli, leading Kenny to score two points and earn the win.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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When a city’s leadership makes the decision, divisive and expensive referenda can be avoided, Newbrun wrote.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Joy is our ability to focus our mind and heart on those things that bring us purpose and the resolve to overcome the obstacles that otherwise would hold us down.Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Not every player has the resolve to take on such odds, not even the most talented of players.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Now, researchers have taken a fresh look at the club to see what its persistence says about us as a society.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The adverse events related to older medications can lead to less patient persistence.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Stick-to-itiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick-to-itiveness. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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