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Synonyms & Antonyms of perseverance
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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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of perseverance was in the 14th century
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