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as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
a tenacious trainer, she adheres to her grueling swimming schedule no matter what
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as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
you'll have a devil of a time getting those tenacious burrs off of your wool sweater
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Recent Examples of tenacious
The tenacious point-of-attack stopper stripped several Oakland ballhandlers in the first quarter and set the tone for the rest of the night.
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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Tatum plays the role of Isa’s wife, Fatimah, who is tenacious and also competent with a piano.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2025
And while Wright brings defensive tenacity, his addition doesn’t necessarily address New York’s most pressing issue: a lack of size on the wings beyond starters OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges.
Josh Hart, a tenacious rebounder, is still just 6-4.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Her passionate and tenacious arguments were difficult for the best of us to ignore.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Tatum plays the role of Isa’s wife, Fatimah, who is tenacious and also competent with a piano.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2025
And while Wright brings defensive tenacity, his addition doesn’t necessarily address New York’s most pressing issue: a lack of size on the wings beyond starters OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges.
Josh Hart, a tenacious rebounder, is still just 6-4.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Her passionate and tenacious arguments were difficult for the best of us to ignore.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenacious
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These include persistent anxiety, trouble sleeping, recurring headaches, high blood pressure, and feelings of burnout, Patrick said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Fed in January hit the brakes on interest rate cuts, citing persistent inflation.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Last year, during Design Week, Davide Groppi unveiled Endless, an adhesive, conductive strip that can be applied to any kind of surface.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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Use scissors to size the opening of the adhesive seal.—
Jamin Brahmbhatt,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Another type of hyperpigmentation that kojic acid can help with is melasma—a stubborn and hard-to-treat skin condition characterized by splotchy, brown or grayish patches.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2025
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But four months after becoming the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote, Trump faces a new reality of needing to tackle some of the most stubborn challenges awaiting any new president and deliver on his campaign promises to lower prices.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Concerns around sticky inflation and rising global tensions remain, and, what’s more, other growing threats such as the ballooning U.S. deficit, and the protectionist rhetoric around tariffs, have central banks around the world looking for alternatives.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The researchers started by utilizing machine learning algorithms to model the manner in which bitumen (the sticky black stuff in asphalt) oxidizes and hardens in response to environmental factors.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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Allen learned on the job from Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen at The Row, who have always been resolute about doing things their own way.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.—
Todd Holmes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But Meghan, 43, was insistent, recalling that her mom, Doria Ragland, loved the West Coast fast food chain’s signature tacos.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Several reports have said there’s a new iPad Air on the way, though Gurman is insistent that won’t come just yet.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Tenacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenacious. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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