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
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The persistence of terrorism in Nigeria, whose northern states abut the West African Sahel region, has strategic implications for the country and beyond if the trend is not reversed and decisively crushed.—
Kingsley Moghalu,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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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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Elizabeth’s determination not to settle the succession gave rise to fierce rivalry between the claimants to the English throne, among them Mary, Queen of Scots and her son James VI; James’s cousin Arbella Stuart; Lady Katherine Grey and her descendants; and Henry Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Our shareholders and clients have benefited enormously from Elon Musk's vision, determination and execution.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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