as in tolerance
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
the teacher's patience is being sorely tested this year by several parents who seem to have no interest in their children's education
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Recent Examples of patience
On the touchline, meanwhile, Guardiola was extremely animated, pleading with his fans to have patience and applauding Ake’s more conservative decision.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The real advantage lies in knowing when to slow down and shift gears—balancing action with reflection, urgency with patience, and certainty with doubt.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In light of the recent Maryland General Assembly session, my patience with the people running this state has run out.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
However much time a team spends in the wild, Gregory told IndieWire that the key to grabbing successful footage from that one percent of animal time is not patience.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The real advantage lies in knowing when to slow down and shift gears—balancing action with reflection, urgency with patience, and certainty with doubt.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In light of the recent Maryland General Assembly session, my patience with the people running this state has run out.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
However much time a team spends in the wild, Gregory told IndieWire that the key to grabbing successful footage from that one percent of animal time is not patience.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
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Columnar varieties like those in the Pillar® Series are perfect for deck containers, with a narrow upright habit, long bloom period, and excellent heat tolerance.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The goal of the scientific questionnaire is to assess how respondents align with 20 different values, among them caring, tolerance, humility, achievement, and self-direction.—
Jordan Loewen-Colón,
Harvard Business Review,
2 May 2025
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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