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
What stands out is a common thread of persistence and impact.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In cyber conflict, the quiet part – gaining access, establishing persistence and preparing for deployment – typically comes first.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Redditors React Her Reddit post on the subreddit channel r/cats quickly gained traction, with more than 5,800 reactions and 92 comments, as many users praised Alejandro’s persistence and called him a hero.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Breaking the cycle of conspiracism requires patience and persistence.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In cyber conflict, the quiet part – gaining access, establishing persistence and preparing for deployment – typically comes first.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Redditors React Her Reddit post on the subreddit channel r/cats quickly gained traction, with more than 5,800 reactions and 92 comments, as many users praised Alejandro’s persistence and called him a hero.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Breaking the cycle of conspiracism requires patience and persistence.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Jahangir abandoned writing in the 17th regnal year as his health declined, entrusting continuation to his court historian Muʿtamad Khan, who extended the narrative to Jahangir’s 19th regnal year.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fuller has closely aligned himself with the MAGA movement, and has supported the attacks in Iran and the continuation of military action there.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Quality also depends on continuity.—
Jake Krilovich,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The restricted perspective allows the team behind the camera to shoot in continuity, starting with page one of the first episode and going more or less in order.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because the case will be decided by Cook County Judge Carl Boyd instead of a jury, the trial is not subject to the same time pressures and may have long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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His next court appearance is set for April 2, where he is expected to be arraigned, after his attorney asked for a continuance in court Wednesday, Asregadoo said.—
Aldo Toledo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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