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
This is a testament to her courage and perseverance in fighting for peace and democracy in Venezuela.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
One is perseverance, or the ability to power through the inevitable obstacles and setbacks that come with running a business, says Hemmati, co-founder of ZenBusiness, an artificial intelligence software startup that works to help first-time entrepreneurs navigate regulatory processes.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize is often awarded to activists and political figures who lead struggles against authoritarian regimes, recognizing their perseverance and encouraging their cause.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Joan's life was marked by perseverance in the face of tragedy.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
One is perseverance, or the ability to power through the inevitable obstacles and setbacks that come with running a business, says Hemmati, co-founder of ZenBusiness, an artificial intelligence software startup that works to help first-time entrepreneurs navigate regulatory processes.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize is often awarded to activists and political figures who lead struggles against authoritarian regimes, recognizing their perseverance and encouraging their cause.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Joan's life was marked by perseverance in the face of tragedy.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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Her story is one of persistence, innovation, and an unwavering belief that healthcare should serve every stage of life, from young adulthood to the later years.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The material maintains the processability and transparency engineers need while solving PLA’s marine persistence problem.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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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This finding suggests that individuals who aren’t naturally gifted often compensate by working harder and with greater determination—and their effort pays off.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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We are united in our determination to dismantle extremism and radicalization in all its forms.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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