PERSEVERE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

persevere

verb

ˌpər-sə-ˈvir

as in to persist

to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research

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Recent Examples of persevere If so, that vision of a future beyond the camp may have given her another reason to persevere when perseverance seemed almost impossible. —

Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026 Our in-house historian, Jake Lundberg, writes in this issue that the poem is both an explication of the promise of America and an exhortation to persevere on behalf of the country. —

Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 But Potashnick and his cooks persevered through their first fragile summer, to a late fall dinner dedicated to that cheesemaker, Andy Hatch of Uplands Cheese in Wisconsin. —

Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 Even if Russian troops are unable to make progress, Rosin believes that Putin will persevere. —

Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for persevere

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persist

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Obama's tan suit moment has persisted for his supporters as an example of unfair criticism, but nearly a decade later, the suit has become an iconic piece of fashion within itself.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 18 June 2026
If stung, the department advises rinsing the area with saltwater, removing any remaining tentacle material with gloves, a plastic card or a thick towel and seeking medical attention if symptoms persist or pain increases.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026