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

At the same time, unmanned threats have become a tangible reality that can operate with stealth, persistence, and coordination. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026

This reframes our understanding of their very structure and persistence. —Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026

Warsh ended up being not only right about the persistence of inflation, but also the strategy. —Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026

The inclusion of a late Neolithic female figurine fragment from North Macedonia grounds the exhibition in deep time, underscoring the persistence of these forms. —George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 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