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
Both tender and unflinching, ‘Christy’ is a celebration of persistence, humor, and humanity in the face of unexpected turns.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Sjöberg Bildbyrå/ullstein bild/Getty Images Else-Marie’s persuasion and persistence pushed Elmqvist and Senning to move from animal tests to human trials, with Arne as their first case study.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
The quality of his erections, their persistence, changed when the cocaine ran out and the only thing left to him was zoll.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
College persistence remains a struggle for KIPP's New Orleans graduates, with the pandemic aggravating longstanding challenges for everyone, according to Kalifey-Aluise, KIPP New Orleans Schools' CEO.
—Sarah Carr, NPR, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Sjöberg Bildbyrå/ullstein bild/Getty Images Else-Marie’s persuasion and persistence pushed Elmqvist and Senning to move from animal tests to human trials, with Arne as their first case study.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
The quality of his erections, their persistence, changed when the cocaine ran out and the only thing left to him was zoll.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
College persistence remains a struggle for KIPP's New Orleans graduates, with the pandemic aggravating longstanding challenges for everyone, according to Kalifey-Aluise, KIPP New Orleans Schools' CEO.
—Sarah Carr, NPR, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Breastfeeding in Public Wasn't Always So Easy The Special K campaign marks a continuation of the message that Baz sends in all her most flashy ad campaigns to date.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the past, wise leaders from both parties saw to it that there were limits on criticism and such threats—protecting the independence of the Fed and ensuring its continuation as the bedrock of the American financial system and, indeed, the global financial system.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If the continuity, cohesion and familiarity offered by those who stayed does not prove enough to keep Leeds in the league, the inability to sell efficiently in the summer window will be seen as one of the failings.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once again, Tesla’s board has sided with continuity, betting that the upside of locking Musk in outweighs the turbulence of pushing him aside.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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