TOLERANCE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

tolerance

noun

ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s

Definition of tolerance

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 Avalo uses machine learning to analyze the cotton genome and identify combinations associated with traits such as heat tolerance, water and nitrogen efficiency, yield, fiber length and fiber strength. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Merge lanes could be smaller, given that AVs often operate with tighter tolerances for risk than human drivers. — George C. Lee Ii, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Lawsuits have accused Lyft of failing to perform more thorough background checks on prospective drivers, maintaining in-car surveillance and enforcing zero-tolerance policies against drivers. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 According to the story, Estrada was fishing in a neighborhood pond where usual targets include peacock bass, snook, and tarpon—the latter two have high tolerances for freshwater. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tolerance

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patience

Noun

That’s the kind of patience Freeman can preach to his latest freshman class.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The artist describes marquetry as moderately difficult, requiring patience, precision, and a steady hand.

— Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

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