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
When Trump is eventually gone, these fundamentals will continue to shape the views of Republican elites and voters for years to come, fueling the persistence of an asymmetric presidency.
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Terry M. Moe, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Purely from an emissions perspective, the persistence of other major global players—from China to the E.U.—is encouraging.
—Justin Worland, Time, 11 July 2025
With persistence, investigative ingenuity, and cutting-edge genetic tools, the grandmothers have so far tracked down 140 of those missing children.
—Julia M. Klein, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Today, those same companies pay Espinoza five-figure speaking fees to train and inspire their senior leaders — proof that persistence, when paired with purpose, creates its own path.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Terry M. Moe, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Purely from an emissions perspective, the persistence of other major global players—from China to the E.U.—is encouraging.
—Justin Worland, Time, 11 July 2025
With persistence, investigative ingenuity, and cutting-edge genetic tools, the grandmothers have so far tracked down 140 of those missing children.
—Julia M. Klein, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Today, those same companies pay Espinoza five-figure speaking fees to train and inspire their senior leaders — proof that persistence, when paired with purpose, creates its own path.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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The Oak Series is a continuation of the distillery’s long-running Abraham Bowman Collection, which allows drinkers to taste the brand’s experiments across mash bills, maturation techniques, entry proofs, and cask finishes.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rather than viewing implementation as an IT exercise, organizations that approach it through the lens of risk management and clinical continuity see stronger adoption.—
Jim McGann,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anchored in the Arab Peace Initiative, guided by existing UN resolutions, and conducted with robust international mediation, a final agreement would set permanent borders, involving land swaps based on security, demography, and territorial continuity.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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But after months of continuances, on Monday, Rodríguez logged into a virtual hearing from Venezuela.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
29 July 2025
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The case saw several continuances as the Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit requested more time to prepare, and show that Cherry had suffered severe abuse as a child.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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