stick-to-itiveness

noun

stik-ˈtü-ə-tiv-nəs How to pronounce stick-to-itiveness (audio)
Definition of stick-to-itivenessnext
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 But there’s more to her stick-to-itiveness than just that. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026 Young also believes in the basketball team’s skills and stick-to-itiveness. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 And then Eklund’s motor and stick-to-itiveness are really admirable for a sub-6-foot, sub-170-pound winger. — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 22 June 2025 But motivation and stick-to-itiveness are tricky, Justin Shields, founder of LA’s Venice Run Club, knows better than most. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026 When the 10th batter (Dalton Rushing) struck out for the first out of the inning, the diminished number of Pirates fans still on hand gave a sarcastic cheer for their team’s stick-to-itiveness. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 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. — Jeffrey Kluger, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick-to-itiveness
  1. decisiveness
  2. determination
  3. decision
  4. resolve
  5. persistence
Noun
  • This perhaps was the England football team’s own equivalent, for the decisiveness, for the individuality of it, and above all for the power.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.
    — Tara Bannow, STAT, 17 June 2026
Definition of decisiveness
Noun
  • But as far as their defensive commitment goes, and their sheer determination to see the game plan through, Paraguay deserve at least a little credit for almost shutting an incredible team down.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • For 250 years, Americans have overcome every challenge with grit, resilience, and determination.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • In the order, which formally denied motions for reconsideration filed by both sides following an earlier decision, Moskowitz said the case screams for an out-of-court resolution.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • And so the trick for Putin will likely be to try to find a mechanism to disrupt and upset, without forcing a conventional test of transatlantic resolve.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The month Arrighetti just endured tested his resolve like few before it.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of resolve
Noun
  • Scientists say that difference in scale and persistence means history does not guarantee a repeat outcome, even as El Niño is expected to strengthen through the fall and add another layer of ocean warming.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • But that persistence and learning became the foundation of my organization.
    — Mikhail Shneyder, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of persistence

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“Stick-to-itiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick-to-itiveness. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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