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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His story is one of persistence, leadership and a lasting commitment to helping others.
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Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The photo captures a moment when frozen lagoons, sea ice, and shoreline all coexist in mid-June, a useful context for understanding seasonal ice persistence in a region where timing affects ecosystems, coastal erosion and human activity.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
That script is designed to harvest credentials, escalate privileges and establish persistence, all without triggering a visible security warning.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Up next, researchers plan to implement standardized, long-term sampling across multiple cleanrooms to better understand microbial persistence.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
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Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The photo captures a moment when frozen lagoons, sea ice, and shoreline all coexist in mid-June, a useful context for understanding seasonal ice persistence in a region where timing affects ecosystems, coastal erosion and human activity.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
That script is designed to harvest credentials, escalate privileges and establish persistence, all without triggering a visible security warning.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Up next, researchers plan to implement standardized, long-term sampling across multiple cleanrooms to better understand microbial persistence.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 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 8 Jan. 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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