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
Her story is memorable not only for its dramatic miracles but Thecla’s persistence as a woman who felt called to preach, teach and baptize.
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Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
His persistence takes Siakam out of the play and allows Celtics wing Sam Hauser to leap for the rebound.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
These are human problems that require human courage, human solidarity, and human persistence.
—David Williamson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The distorting design of the Senate and the Electoral College, the filibuster’s persistence, and centralized leadership have all contributed to legislative ossification.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
His persistence takes Siakam out of the play and allows Celtics wing Sam Hauser to leap for the rebound.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
These are human problems that require human courage, human solidarity, and human persistence.
—David Williamson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The distorting design of the Senate and the Electoral College, the filibuster’s persistence, and centralized leadership have all contributed to legislative ossification.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Many of the zombies on our list, like Vestar, Palladium Equity, Brentwood Associates, Revelar Capital and Norwegian firm FSN Capital, have raised continuation funds in the last two years.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Importantly, that range has developed around CSX’s former highs, which could resolve as a long-term continuation pattern within an ongoing uptrend.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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If strikes move forward, the Department of Health will have staff on site at all affected hospitals beginning tomorrow morning and for the duration of the strike to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the mosaic floor represents a continuity within the city—a thread that ran through its existence.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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And this year, at least five court hearings aimed at setting a trial date have ended in delays or continuances.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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