tenaciously
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6.7
- adverb
- /təˈneɪʃəsli/
:
tenazmente
- But there was a crowd persevering tenaciously at the altar until the priests finished receiving the offering.
- clung tenaciously
- tenaciously held
- tenaciously defend
And, and I'll add one final point, Megan, it's worth remembering that the people who resisted Nazism most tenaciously in Germany were nearly all religious.
- And, and I'll add one final point, Megan, it's worth remembering that the people who resisted Nazism most tenaciously in Germany were nearly all religious.
- I mean, how were you staying so tenaciously under your goals that you pushed that hard?
Examples
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Even with the passing of the first-generation immigrant, Irish Americans clung tenaciously to the faith.
Academic text (1996) -
Although his language and manners implied modesty so as not to offend, he held his convictions tenaciously.
Academic text (1995) -
Americans always held tenaciously to the hope that things were going to get better.
Blog text (29) -
And they stuck by their insane story tenaciously for about a month.
Blog text (23) -
How vociferously and tenaciously do you object?
Academic text (2005) -
Students at all levels formulate and refine ideas about phenomena and then tenaciously hold onto these ideas as eternal truths.
Academic text (1998) -
Both McDonald and Allen Hynek fought tenaciously against the acceptance of Condon's conclusions within the scientific community, but it was a losing battle.
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Iraqi officials bargained tenaciously during the SOFA negotiations and extracted significant concessions from the United States.
Academic text (2011) -
Even in the Great Depression, many Americans clung tenaciously to their faith in upward mobility.
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Iraqi officials bargained tenaciously during the SOFA negotiations and extracted significant concessions from the United States.
Synonyms
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1.0
In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision
38
4.1
In a careful and steady way that shows hard work
27
3.5
In a way that shows steady energy and does not slow down
22
6.4
In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind
15
5.8
Firmly and without changing their mind
14
4.4
In a firm and determined way without changing your mind
14
3.8
In a determined way that keeps going despite problems
13
5.5
In a brave and determined way
12
5.5
With great effort and determination
11
5.9
In a firm and loyal way showing strong support
8
6.7
In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up
4
3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
4
6.8
In a brave way that keeps trying when things are difficult
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5.2
In a firm and determined way
1
5.4
In a strong, firm way that shows determination
1
7.4
In a strong, loyal, and determined way
1
8.5
Without getting tired and not giving up
In a determined and stubborn way that does not give up
In a steady, determined way without giving up when things are difficult
In a brave, determined way when things are difficult
In a brave and determined way when facing difficulty
In a way that keeps trying and never gives up
In a way that keeps working without getting tired
Antonyms
How Determined
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word tenaciously comes from the Latin word tenax, from tenere, which means 'to hold'. You can see the same idea in English words like retain and tenant that also mean to 'hold', so to act tenaciously is to 'hold on' firmly and not give up.