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

Synonyms of persistence

• continuation
• continuity
• continuance
• continuousness

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Japan The Blue Samurai is here because of its infant-like level of persistence in the support of their team. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

Perhaps many in Atlanta found the two sides embodied the city’s rich Black history, which was forged in persistence. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

But that persistence and learning became the foundation of my organization. — Mikhail Shneyder, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The Fed has been on hold this year with interest rates as policymakers weigh the persistence of inflation against other economic factors. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for persistence

• assistance
• consistence
• desistance
• existence
• insistence
• resistance
• subsistence
• coexistence
• nonexistence
• distance
• magnetoresistance

Kids Definition

persistence

noun

per·​sis·​tence pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s 

-ˈzis-

1

: the act or fact of persisting

2

: the quality of being persistent