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 Ukassova said energy companies, which can depend on in-person visits to large projects, tend to have higher risk tolerance, while academics have a low bar for potential risks. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 That combination of flavor reinforcement and heat tolerance is the quiet engine behind nearly every dish tallow is good for. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The running time seems a lot for one’s tolerance of a supervillain story and not enough, since the story of DOGE, a venal propaganda folly with a human cost, really needs its own separate feature. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The surprise is that greater adoption does not translate into greater tolerance. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tolerance

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patience

Noun

Cheung said professionalism, patience and strong communication skills are particularly important for applicants, as is the ability to offer constructive criticism to students.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Many healthcare workers preserve human dignity through compassion, patience, and care.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

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