press-on
Applied without glue
Press-on describes something designed to be applied by pressing it onto a surface, typically adhering without additional tools or adhesives.
The term most commonly appears with nails—press-on nails are artificial fingernails that stick directly to natural nails.
It also applies to labels, patches, and decorative elements that attach through pressure alone.
She wore press-on nails for the wedding.
The hyphenated form functions as an adjective; without the hyphen, press on is a phrasal verb meaning to continue despite difficulty.
Go on without stopping
- persevereContinue despite obstacles
- advanceMove or progress forward
- proceedMove forward, continue
- carry-onBag kept in cabin
trudge · plod · march · wade · struggle · strive · drive · pursue
Suffer through without yielding
- withstandRemain intact despite pressure
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
- surviveContinue to exist
- bearLarge furry omnivore
tolerate · grit · fortitude · tenacity · stamina · determination · persistence · steadfastness
Fixed in purpose
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- firmSolid or resolute
staunch · unrelenting · committed · persistent · unshakable · unflinching · tenacious · adamant
continue
Go on without stopping
carry-on · trudge · plod · march · wade · struggle · strive · drive · pursue · maintain
endure
Suffer through without yielding
bear · tolerate · grit · fortitude · tenacity · stamina · determination · persistence · steadfastness · resilience
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
firm · staunch · unrelenting · committed · persistent · unshakable · unflinching · tenacious · adamant · dogged
manicure
Cosmetic fingertip grooming