single-mindedness

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Recent Examples of single-mindedness That single-mindedness, that Brady drive, bailing out the rest of the team, was clearer than ever here. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-mindedness
Noun
  • Led by those two, the depth and tenacity of Argentina were on full display from the opening kick, with no signs of being lethargic despite having nothing to play for except national pride.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2026
  • The Free tent fly is crafted from a blend of recycled high-tenacity 15D Robic nylon Gossamer calls Clearskies.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • And yet as cynical and beaten-down as the film’s viewpoint can often be, there is still a spark of decency and perseverance.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Looking back, McCloskey said the yearslong legal battle reinforced the value of perseverance.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
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
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
Noun
  • There’s something classically anarchic about Kate Moss, but her delicate Americana anchor signals stability and steadfastness—that, or an unquenchable yearning for the sea.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, steadfastness becomes your edge.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Before Ramos’ injury, rookie Bryce Eldridge was receiving inconsistent playing time, partly due to the roster’s inflexibility.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 June 2026
  • The frustration is in the inflexibility.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
  • Control can look like leadership, urgency can look like commitment, and relentlessness can look like excellence.
    Dr. Shaoqing Sun, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The film has a propulsive rhythm to it, a relentlessness, even as Wilde and editors Yorgos Mavropsaridis and Anthony Boys know when to ease off the throttle and take it easy for a bit.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026

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“Single-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-mindedness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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