as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums
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Recent Examples of tolerance
To narrow it down further, factor in sunlight requirements and drought tolerance.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
The consensus among some who spoke amounted mainly to their own tolerance to separate the art from the artist.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
And depending on your objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance, a callable bond might be just right for your portfolio.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
As women’s earning power grows, their tolerance for an unequal domestic arrangement is shrinking.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
The consensus among some who spoke amounted mainly to their own tolerance to separate the art from the artist.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
And depending on your objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance, a callable bond might be just right for your portfolio.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
As women’s earning power grows, their tolerance for an unequal domestic arrangement is shrinking.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerance
patience
Noun
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Reeves knows patience is needed for juniors new to the bigger stage.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Early on, the emotive Moon opposes firm Saturn, meaning that our plans might get caught between patience with ourselves and duties to others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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