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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Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
Pichai and his team’s persistence paid off.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Climbing from those early slots to the main stage helped shape the patience, persistence, and long-term vision that would later fuel the growth of the Roots Picnic.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Thomas Little’s life story was once one of triumphant persistence only to be replaced by the too-common tale of a spiral into imprisonment and deadly gun violence.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
Pichai and his team’s persistence paid off.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Climbing from those early slots to the main stage helped shape the patience, persistence, and long-term vision that would later fuel the growth of the Roots Picnic.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Thomas Little’s life story was once one of triumphant persistence only to be replaced by the too-common tale of a spiral into imprisonment and deadly gun violence.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
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 18 Jun. 2026.
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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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