inveteracy

noun

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as in adamance

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  1. adamance
  2. adamancy
  3. persistency
  4. tenacity
  5. persistence
  6. perseverance
  7. resolve
Noun
  • Their adamance is understandable.
    Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Sep. 2022
  • There is no evidence to support his fraud claims, despite his adamance on Twitter and in other statements.
    Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 18 Jan. 2023
Definition of adamance
Noun
  • In Louisiana, roughly 80 such prisoners have not yet had resentencing hearings, due partly to prosecutors’ adamancy and ongoing court fights but also to funding shortages for attorneys to take these cases, legal advocacy groups say.
    NBC News, NBC News, 15 May 2020
  • Prince Harry has expressed his adamancy in making sure the mega-popular Netflix series doesn’t portray his and wife Duchess Meghan’s relationship and tabloid turmoil for the television screen.
    Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Jan. 2020
Definition of adamancy
Noun
  • 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
  • Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.
    Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2020
Definition of persistency
Noun
  • Cody Martin Cody Martin offers grit, hustle, and defensive tenacity—qualities that fit Milwaukee’s identity.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Everything that the audience admires about her — the tenacity, the intelligence, the doggedness, the wanting to save the missing children that a broken system would be fine with simply disappearing.
    Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tenacity
Noun
  • Conclusion Transitioning into the data analytics industry requires persistence, curiosity and a commitment to learning.
    Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The real estate sector is highly competitive and requires tough skin, persistence and self-confidence.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of persistence
Noun
  • By instilling values of hard work, perseverance and continuous learning, leaders can help shape a future workforce that is both resilient and dedicated to achieving long-term success.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Success is built on influence, perseverance and the belief that tomorrow can be better than today.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of perseverance
Noun
  • The coming year will test our resolve, but with bold action, 2025 could mark a pivotal turning point in turning these ideas into tangible impact.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The consequences of their resolve, exercised under duress, become visible.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of resolve
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