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

• abidance
• ceaselessness
• continuance
• continuation
• continuity
• continuousness
• durability
• duration
• endurance
• subsistence

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

Her power, patience and persistence show up all over the stat sheet. —Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

Matt Cardona remains one of the best stories of persistence and dedication in professional wrestling. —Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025

The finding suggests the tiny change could be a genetic signature of the strain, and its persistence in a key disease protein may offer the strain an advantage. —Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025

Unlike most finance jobs, success in collections hinges primarily on persistence without aggression and the ability to turn confrontations into friendly collaborations. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

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