persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
-ˈzi-
1
: the action or fact of persisting
2
: the quality or state of being persistent
especially
: perseverance
Examples of persistence in a Sentence
He admired her dogged persistence in pursuing the job.
His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.
She has shown a lot of persistence.
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While Sehgal’s persistence was key in keeping the project alive through corporate upheavals – going as far as to stash a culture at home – neither Nogrady nor the METEI was ever credited in his landmark publications.
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Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Many locals already have tight circles, and breaking in takes patience and persistence.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Rye and apple brandy are fast friends—the apple brandy adding an autumnal echo to rye’s grainy persistence.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Von Ahn’s remaining tips included using the Duolingo app regularly to understand the product and recognizing that career success requires both luck and persistence.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Many locals already have tight circles, and breaking in takes patience and persistence.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Rye and apple brandy are fast friends—the apple brandy adding an autumnal echo to rye’s grainy persistence.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Von Ahn’s remaining tips included using the Duolingo app regularly to understand the product and recognizing that career success requires both luck and persistence.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s
-ˈzis-
1
: the act or fact of persisting
2
: the quality of being persistent
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