as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the persistence of the fever for a week caused me great worry
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Recent Examples of persistence
Josh Sommer is familiar with that type of persistence.
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
The discovery marks a major milestone for transfusion medicine and underscores the persistence of researchers like Slim Azouzi, a specialist in rare blood groups.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
The heroic persistence of the Pueblo people to remain, now and forever, in their world proves beyond all doubt that saving a food culture is the same thing as saving lives.
—Michael Shaikh
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
His spirit of persistence and craftsmanship continues to shape the bourbon industry today.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
The discovery marks a major milestone for transfusion medicine and underscores the persistence of researchers like Slim Azouzi, a specialist in rare blood groups.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
The heroic persistence of the Pueblo people to remain, now and forever, in their world proves beyond all doubt that saving a food culture is the same thing as saving lives.
—Michael Shaikh
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
His spirit of persistence and craftsmanship continues to shape the bourbon industry today.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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This latest endeavor marks a continuation of the growing trend of digital creators broadcasting their every move over extended periods, with Cenat and crew committing to a full month of non-stop content.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 July 2025
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Next up in the renewables sector is the continuation of a rabid race to break ground on clean-energy projects to beat the tax credit deadlines.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Krypto endured through the Bronze Age, too, until DC's decades of continuity got too twisted and the publisher wiped the slate clean with the event comic storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths in the mid-'80s.—
James Grebey,
Time,
10 July 2025
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LaBelle’s presence represented the beautiful continuity of Black musical excellence, connecting decades of artistry in one magical moment.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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The postponement comes after McIntire’s attorneys filed a motion for continuance on June 27, asking the court for more time to complete discovery and prepare.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2025
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Worthy's lawyers had made a motion for a continuance that Judge Ryan Larson of the 395th District Court granted.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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