Tenacity
noun
The quality of being very determined and not easily giving up.
His tenacity and dedication helped him reach his goal.
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- show tenacity
- demonstrate tenacity
noun
The quality of holding something tightly, or being very sure about your beliefs.
Her tenacity was rewarded when she finally won the case.
Often appears as...
- have tenacity
- exhibit tenacity
noun
In science, the ability of a substance to stay in one piece and not break when a force is applied.
The tenacity of this material is superior to others in the market.
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- measure tenacity
- test tenacity
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noun
The quality of being very determined and not easily giving up.
His tenacity and dedication helped him reach his goal.
Often appears as...
- show tenacity
- demonstrate tenacity
noun
The quality of holding something tightly, or being very sure about your beliefs.
Her tenacity was rewarded when she finally won the case.
Often appears as...
- have tenacity
- exhibit tenacity
noun
In science, the ability of a substance to stay in one piece and not break when a force is applied.
The tenacity of this material is superior to others in the market.
Often appears as...
- measure tenacity
- test tenacity
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Tenacity is viewed positively, indicating praise for someone's unwavering commitment.
Despite the challenges, her tenacity was apparent in her relentless study habits.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Tenacity often implies emotional strength and the ability to overcome personal difficulties.
His tenacity through the illness inspired everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Grasp
Though tenacity can mean holding tightly, it's usually about metaphorical, not physical, grip.
She held onto her dream with tenacity, refusing to let go.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Tenacity is viewed positively, indicating praise for someone's unwavering commitment.
Despite the challenges, her tenacity was apparent in her relentless study habits.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Tenacity often implies emotional strength and the ability to overcome personal difficulties.
His tenacity through the illness inspired everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Grasp
Though tenacity can mean holding tightly, it's usually about metaphorical, not physical, grip.
She held onto her dream with tenacity, refusing to let go.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Tenacity is viewed positively, indicating praise for someone's unwavering commitment.
Despite the challenges, her tenacity was apparent in her relentless study habits.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
Tenacity often implies emotional strength and the ability to overcome personal difficulties.
His tenacity through the illness inspired everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Grasp
Though tenacity can mean holding tightly, it's usually about metaphorical, not physical, grip.
She held onto her dream with tenacity, refusing to let go.
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Let's raise kids to be...
photos teach them how to do that kind of stuff and make money then the money they get fifty percent goes in their house account fifty percent goes in their toy account my kids love this stuff some of the entrepreneurial traits you go to nurturing kids attainment tenacity leadership introspection interdependence values all these traits you can find in young kids and you can help nurture them
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as we stand at the crossroads between a regenerative future and one where we have thrown it all away. And the truth is that a lot is going pretty well for us in this transition. Costs for clean energy are coming down. Cities are transforming. Land is being regenerated. People are on the streets calling for change with a verve and tenacity
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Cameron Herold: Let's...
attainment, tenacity, leadership, introspection, interdependence, values. All these traits, you can find in young kids, and you can help nurture them. Look for that kind of stuff. There's two traits I want you to also look out for that we don't get out of their system.
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challenges like the ones these three inventors faced in part because they were creating the science before they could even begin using it and we saw a critical difference between failing and continuing and it was the knowledge passion and tenacity of the inventor in
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Why design should...
and I am the eldest of five children. I have three sisters and one brother. They are all average height. I am incredibly fortunate to have been born into a family that cultivated my curiosity and my tenacity,
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Hackers: the internet's...
discovering they have access to superpower, one that requires the skill and tenacity of their intellect, but thankfully no radioactive spiders. But with great power comes great responsibility,
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Would You Eat Live...
appreciation for the courage of his Korean friends their brave they're very brave I think they're very brave and he's also gained a healthy respect for the tenacity of the octopus
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Would You Eat Live...
appreciation for the courage of his Korean friends their brain they're very brave I think they're very brave and he's also gained a healthy respect for the tenacity of the octopus
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How Tough is the African...
tenacity resilience holding space taking up space ever since that day i have the art most respect for african buffaloes the very same personality traits that earned them
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The Ultimate Raw Fish PIPE...
Korean friends they're brave they're very brave I think they're very brave and he's also gained a healthy respect for the tenacity of the octopus
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Let's raise kids to be...
photos teach them how to do that kind of stuff and make money then the money they get fifty percent goes in their house account fifty percent goes in their toy account my kids love this stuff some of the entrepreneurial traits you go to nurturing kids attainment tenacity leadership introspection interdependence values all these traits you can find in young kids and you can help nurture them
Video examples
How to shift your...
as we stand at the crossroads between a regenerative future and one where we have thrown it all away. And the truth is that a lot is going pretty well for us in this transition. Costs for clean energy are coming down. Cities are transforming. Land is being regenerated. People are on the streets calling for change with a verve and tenacity
Video examples
Cameron Herold: Let's...
attainment, tenacity, leadership, introspection, interdependence, values. All these traits, you can find in young kids, and you can help nurture them. Look for that kind of stuff. There's two traits I want you to also look out for that we don't get out of their system.
Video examples
How innovation happens PIPE...
challenges like the ones these three inventors faced in part because they were creating the science before they could even begin using it and we saw a critical difference between failing and continuing and it was the knowledge passion and tenacity of the inventor in
Video examples
Why design should...
and I am the eldest of five children. I have three sisters and one brother. They are all average height. I am incredibly fortunate to have been born into a family that cultivated my curiosity and my tenacity,
Video examples
Hackers: the internet's...
discovering they have access to superpower, one that requires the skill and tenacity of their intellect, but thankfully no radioactive spiders. But with great power comes great responsibility,
Video examples
Would You Eat Live...
appreciation for the courage of his Korean friends their brave they're very brave I think they're very brave and he's also gained a healthy respect for the tenacity of the octopus
Video examples
Would You Eat Live...
appreciation for the courage of his Korean friends their brain they're very brave I think they're very brave and he's also gained a healthy respect for the tenacity of the octopus
Video examples
How Tough is the African...
tenacity resilience holding space taking up space ever since that day i have the art most respect for african buffaloes the very same personality traits that earned them
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The Ultimate Raw Fish PIPE...
Korean friends they're brave they're very brave I think they're very brave and he's also gained a healthy respect for the tenacity of the octopus
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Michael Dickinson
American Scientist
Although finding fruit flies in your wine or beer can be a bit annoying, I hope people will pause to admire the tenacity of these clever little creatures. They are really just hungry animals looking for something to eat, and have no intention of ruining your happy hour.
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Priyamvada Natarajan
Indian Scientist
Mental discipline and tenacity in the face of obstacles are traits that have greatly helped me in both my personal and professional journey thus far. I am also very optimistic by nature and tend to focus on the positive and remain hopeful when faced with adversity.
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Orison Swett Marden
American Writer
Do not give up your dream because it is apparently not being realized, because you cannot see it coming true. Cling to your vision with all the tenacity you can muster. Keep it bright; do not let the bread-and-butter side of life cloud your ideal or dim it.
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Amelia Earhart
American Aviator
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.
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Thomas J. Stanley
American Writer
Grades don't measure tenacity, courage, leadership, guts or whatever you want to call it. Teachers or any other persons in a position of authority should never tell anybody they will not succeed because they did not get all A's in school.
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Janet Evanovich
American Writer
Community, responsibility, flexibility, tenacity - these are all things that I imbue my characters with. They are basically good, nonjudgmental people who succeed at the end of the day, sometimes in spite of themselves.
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Philippe Petit
French Celebrity
If I have to make a self-portrait, I would put poetry and rebellion on the list. To be able to walk on a wire, to be able to juggle six hoops, you need focus, another word for tenacity, which is passion.
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Arsene Wenger
French Coach
Maintain that motivation to go from A to B and to keep your focus on that target without any weakening. That is called tenacity; stamina in your motivation.
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Julia Hartz
American Businesswoman
I think entrepreneurship is combining a passion with the tenacity to problem-solve and the fearlessness to fail.
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Henry Winkler
American Actor
It's truly unbelievable, the tenacity of life.
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Michael Dickinson
American Scientist
Although finding fruit flies in your wine or beer can be a bit annoying, I hope people will pause to admire the tenacity of these clever little creatures. They are really just hungry animals looking for something to eat, and have no intention of ruining your happy hour.
Quote examples
Priyamvada Natarajan
Indian Scientist
Mental discipline and tenacity in the face of obstacles are traits that have greatly helped me in both my personal and professional journey thus far. I am also very optimistic by nature and tend to focus on the positive and remain hopeful when faced with adversity.
Quote examples
Orison Swett Marden
American Writer
Do not give up your dream because it is apparently not being realized, because you cannot see it coming true. Cling to your vision with all the tenacity you can muster. Keep it bright; do not let the bread-and-butter side of life cloud your ideal or dim it.
Quote examples
Amelia Earhart
American Aviator
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.
Quote examples
Thomas J. Stanley
American Writer
Grades don't measure tenacity, courage, leadership, guts or whatever you want to call it. Teachers or any other persons in a position of authority should never tell anybody they will not succeed because they did not get all A's in school.
Quote examples
Janet Evanovich
American Writer
Community, responsibility, flexibility, tenacity - these are all things that I imbue my characters with. They are basically good, nonjudgmental people who succeed at the end of the day, sometimes in spite of themselves.
Quote examples
Philippe Petit
French Celebrity
If I have to make a self-portrait, I would put poetry and rebellion on the list. To be able to walk on a wire, to be able to juggle six hoops, you need focus, another word for tenacity, which is passion.
Quote examples
Arsene Wenger
French Coach
Maintain that motivation to go from A to B and to keep your focus on that target without any weakening. That is called tenacity; stamina in your motivation.
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Julia Hartz
American Businesswoman
I think entrepreneurship is combining a passion with the tenacity to problem-solve and the fearlessness to fail.
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Henry Winkler
American Actor
It's truly unbelievable, the tenacity of life.
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