79 Synonyms & Antonyms For TENACIOUS

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Definitions tenacious [tuh-ney-shuhs] / təˈneɪ ʃəs / ADJECTIVE strong, unyielding Synonyms STRONGEST cohesive determined dogged forceful persistent relentless resolute spunky staunch steadfast stout strong-willed stubborn tough unswerving STRONG retentive WEAK adamant bound clinging coherent fast firm inflexible intransigent iron meaning business mulish obdurate obstinate persevering persisting pertinacious possessive purposeful set solid stalwart sturdy sure tight true unforgetful unshakable Antonyms STRONGEST afraid irresolute kind unreliable weak yielding WEAK loose slack surrendering unattached ADJECTIVE sticky Synonyms STRONG retentive WEAK adhesive clinging clingy fast firm fixed glutinous gummy inseparable mucilaginous resisting secure set tacky tight viscid viscose viscous waxy Antonyms WEAK loose slack surrendering unattached weak yielding

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A high pressure system lingering off California is helping to push any possible storms north toward the Pacific Northwest and Canada, leaving little to interfere with the tenacious clouds over Central California.

From Los Angeles Times

Marcus Smart, who had starred in his role as a tenacious defender and tertiary ball-handler without James, played just 17 minutes off the bench, his fewest of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

“She’s tenacious. When she acquires something that she wants, she has the ability to make things happen,” Churchville said.

From Salon

“People in Middleton had seen the Hall fall into disrepair for over 30 years,” said DePree, who has impeccable blond highlights and a tenacious streak.

From The Wall Street Journal

While her work may not always be the most glamorous, it is consistent, tenacious and a crucial element of her sides' make-ups.

From BBC

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adhesive bound and determined chronic clinging cohesive courageous determined dogged dogmatic durable fast faster fastest firm firm fixed glutinous gritty hardy hell-bent incompliant intractable intractable/intransigent intransigent lingering more intransigent more intransigent more intractable more intractable more durable most intransigent most intransigent most intractable most intractable mucilaginous mulish obstinate persevering persistent pertinacious pertinacious plucky protracted puissant purposeful relentless resolute secure stalwart sticky stouter stout strong stubborn sturdy tightest tighter tight tough toughest tougher unbendable uncompliant unflinching unmovable unrelenting untiring viscid viscose viscous

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