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
Her parents, immigrants to the United States from the Philippines, laid the groundwork for her success in school by example of their own perseverance, resilience and hard work.
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Holly Andres, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Brief though Ichiyō’s life was, her perseverance and dedication to literary art was consummate.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The Polish player’s talent and perseverance have been rewarded.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Faith reminds me to continue serving with compassion, humility, and perseverance.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Holly Andres, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Brief though Ichiyō’s life was, her perseverance and dedication to literary art was consummate.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The Polish player’s talent and perseverance have been rewarded.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Faith reminds me to continue serving with compassion, humility, and perseverance.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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However, persistence becomes problematic when PFAS leach or evaporate out of products and into the surrounding environment.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The movie is more than a celebration of persistence in the face of rejection, of faith in oneself, or of the power of love.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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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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Frustrated at the lack of evidence and feeling the heat of the gutter press, their determination to hone in on their sole suspect would be laughable if not for the catastrophic consequences.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Deborah’s determination to perform at Madison Square Garden takes the crew to New York City.—
Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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