single-mindedness

noun

Definition of single-mindednessnext
as in tenacity

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Recent Examples of single-mindedness These fascinating, illuminating episodes raise the question of whether great fiction requires the kind of single-mindedness and even arrogance that McCarthy cultivated. — New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Bo possessed a single-mindedness that Lu now wonders might have led to murder. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-mindedness
  1. tenacity
  2. perseverance
  3. persistence
  4. tenaciousness
  5. steadfastness
  6. inflexibility
  7. persistency
  8. relentlessness
Noun
  • Garden faithful, and his skill, tenacity and charisma earned him the admiration of all New Yorkers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But Wilson already has fully bought into the tenacity and intention necessary to get the most out of his first NBA season.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of tenacity
Noun
  • On 1 of 1, themes of gratitude, faith, hard work, perseverance, transformation and the unifying power of hip-hop dominate the track list, continuing Lyte’s natural talent for imparting wisdom on her audience.
    — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Lions sixth-round pick Skyler Gill-Howard beat those odds with a resilience and perseverance that match the city that drafted him.
    — Matt Finkel, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of perseverance
Noun
  • Of course, the persistence of traders to keep doubling down on AI could also be a sign of a bubble.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Passion opens the door, but sustainability requires strong partnerships, financial discipline, persistence and good operations.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of persistence
Noun
  • At 6 feet 9 and 255 pounds, Johnson is a unit of a forward, with all the tenaciousness and intensity needed to carve out a pro career.
    — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
  • There was a tenaciousness from Minnesota down the stretch in what ended up being a 75-58 win over Green Bay.
    — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of tenaciousness
Noun
  • Her independence, expertise and steadfastness have made her one of the most respected international jurists of our time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • So please do not celebrate Palestinian steadfastness as though we were placed on this earth to provide inspiring images of survival between massacres.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of steadfastness
Noun
  • Long agrees, but adds that those who may be child-free should beware of many of those accounts' inflexibility.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Signs of a low travel IQ include inflexibility, ignoring cultural norms, and panicking over minor issues.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of inflexibility
Noun
  • The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.
    — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
Definition of persistency
Noun
  • Years later, Ferguson would note the pace and relentlessness of Stein’s players.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It’s centered on Bryant’s pillars of passion, obsession, relentlessness, resilience and fearlessness, core traits that Bowman used to persevere and conquer.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of relentlessness

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“Single-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-mindedness. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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