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Tenaciously
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Tenaciously
see synonyms of tenaciouslyadjective
1.
holding or grasping firmly; forceful
a tenacious grip
2.
retentive
a tenacious memory
3.
stubborn or persistent
a tenacious character
4.
holding together firmly; tough or cohesive
tenacious cement
5.
tending to stick or adhere
tenacious mud
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Tenaciously
see synonyms of tenaciously adjective
1.
holding firmly
a tenacious grip
2.
that retains well; retentive
a tenacious memory
3.
that holds together strongly; cohesive; tough
a tenacious wood
4.
that clings; adhesive; sticky
5.
persistent; stubborn
tenacious courage
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Tenaciously
see synonyms of tenaciouslyadj.
1.
a. Extremely persistent in adhering to or doing something; stubborn or relentless: "tenacious defenders of their harsh and pitiless land" (Dee Brown).
b. Characterized by extreme persistence; relentless or enduring: tenacious detective work; tenacious superstitions.
2. Holding together firmly; cohesive: a tenacious material.
3. Clinging to another object or surface; adhesive: tenacious lint.
4. Tending to retain; retentive: a tenacious memory.
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