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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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Your commitment will require endurance, grace, and persistence.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
Yet interim manager Warren Schaeffer continues to preach optimism, persistence and patience.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
Medium-bodied with an elegant entry on the palate, very good persistence and tangy acidity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 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 3 Jun. 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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