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
In the end, our success is a testament to the dedication of Injury Center staff; the leadership of members of Congress from both sides of the aisle; and, perhaps most importantly, the perseverance of people who wake up each day committed to saving lives.
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Sharon Gilmartin, STAT, 16 Feb. 2026
The unstoppable force of Sally’s resentment and the immovable object of Theo’s perseverance are not an ideal dramatic combination.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Using footage captured by climbers from various expeditions, the director Amir Bar-Lev constructs a portrait of perseverance—and hubris.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Whitmire used his nearly 30-minute speech to highlight a number of his accomplishments in office, and defended others while praising the hotel workers for their perseverance.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026
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Sharon Gilmartin, STAT, 16 Feb. 2026
The unstoppable force of Sally’s resentment and the immovable object of Theo’s perseverance are not an ideal dramatic combination.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Using footage captured by climbers from various expeditions, the director Amir Bar-Lev constructs a portrait of perseverance—and hubris.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Whitmire used his nearly 30-minute speech to highlight a number of his accomplishments in office, and defended others while praising the hotel workers for their perseverance.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
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Personality traits such as mental toughness, discipline, high pain tolerance and persistence may also lead to worsened eating disorder risk and behaviors in athletes.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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It’s widely understood that to shop secondhand is to enter into a treasure hunt, where messiness is permitted and persistence is rewarded with bargains and unique items.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 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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Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The pitchers on which the Padres will likely base such a determination are Michael King, who pitched just 73⅓ innings in 15 starts last season due to a nerve impingement near his throwing shoulder and knee inflammation, and Joe Musgrove, who did not pitch in ‘25 after Tommy John surgery.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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