as in persistence
the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult
His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job. Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill.
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Recent Examples of perseverance
Such perseverance isn’t unique to Dowdle in the Panthers’ locker room.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
With passion, perseverance and, yes, grit.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Through perseverance, diligence, and discipline, Shpirna was able to create a global impact from independent beginnings with his gaming company, Oxiwyle.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Jose embodies perseverance, kindness, and a commitment to growth, inspiring those around him to reach higher.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
With passion, perseverance and, yes, grit.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Through perseverance, diligence, and discipline, Shpirna was able to create a global impact from independent beginnings with his gaming company, Oxiwyle.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Jose embodies perseverance, kindness, and a commitment to growth, inspiring those around him to reach higher.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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His story is one of persistence, leadership and a lasting commitment to helping others.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The photo captures a moment when frozen lagoons, sea ice, and shoreline all coexist in mid-June, a useful context for understanding seasonal ice persistence in a region where timing affects ecosystems, coastal erosion and human activity.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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Like her unprecedented sapphire engagement ring, her wedding tiara represented a determination to stay true to herself.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here in California, our determination to defend our own laws, to hold fast to climate protections and civil rights, felt no longer like partisanship but survival.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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