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tenacity
noun
te·nac·i·ty tə-ˈna-sə-tē 
: the quality or state of being tenacious
Example Sentences
If there is a particular tenacity in Islamist forms of terrorism today, this is a product not of Islamic scripture but of the current historical circumstance that many Muslims live in places of intense political conflict. 
Max Rodenbeck, New York Book Review, 30 Nov. 2006 … everything about a person, even the most blameless of facts, can have the sticky tenacity of a secret. Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2002 A tribute to tenacity, the free ascent of Trango Tower was the fulfillment of a cowboy climber's dream. Todd Skinner, National Geographic, April 1996
Max Rodenbeck, New York Book Review, 30 Nov. 2006 … everything about a person, even the most blameless of facts, can have the sticky tenacity of a secret. Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2002 A tribute to tenacity, the free ascent of Trango Tower was the fulfillment of a cowboy climber's dream. Todd Skinner, National Geographic, April 1996 Recent Examples on the Web During her unanimous decision victory over Teneisha Tennant, Wolf showed tenacity, dangerous striking ability and a willingness to come forward — things that caught White’s eye. Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The test doesn’t measure character, creativity, tenacity, mettle or any other personal characteristic a student would need to become a successful lawyer. WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 The Marlin in its face is a symbol of tenacity, commitment, and perseverance. Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 Richards recalled a particular trip with Ms. McGuiness that demonstrated her tenacity. Neil Genzlinger, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 As far as the Lakers’ rookies, point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has impressed scouts with his defensive tenacity, one scout compared him to New Orleans guard Jose Alvarado. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 Others may admire your tenacity and say so, impressed by your ability to grow and accept direction from others while still taking initiative in your life. Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2022 Former colleague Scott Hawkins, who now works in software licensing and partner relations at Nintendo, remembers his tenacity in the face of competition. Matt Gardner, Forbes, 27 June 2022 In the midst of all our challenges and all the hate, violence, and vitriol, our passion for what is possible is renewed by a recognition of meaningful steps born of our tears and our tenacity. Maya Wiley, The New Republic, 27 May 2022 See More
Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The test doesn’t measure character, creativity, tenacity, mettle or any other personal characteristic a student would need to become a successful lawyer. WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 The Marlin in its face is a symbol of tenacity, commitment, and perseverance. Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 Richards recalled a particular trip with Ms. McGuiness that demonstrated her tenacity. Neil Genzlinger, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 As far as the Lakers’ rookies, point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has impressed scouts with his defensive tenacity, one scout compared him to New Orleans guard Jose Alvarado. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 Others may admire your tenacity and say so, impressed by your ability to grow and accept direction from others while still taking initiative in your life. Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2022 Former colleague Scott Hawkins, who now works in software licensing and partner relations at Nintendo, remembers his tenacity in the face of competition. Matt Gardner, Forbes, 27 June 2022 In the midst of all our challenges and all the hate, violence, and vitriol, our passion for what is possible is renewed by a recognition of meaningful steps born of our tears and our tenacity. Maya Wiley, The New Republic, 27 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English tenacite, borrowed from Middle French tenacité, borrowed from Latin tenācitāt-, tenācitās, from tenāc-, tenāx "holding fast, tenacious" + -itāt- -itās -ity
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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