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 context of the song, though, the ability to withstand suffering takes on a kind of nobility—not as a good in itself but as a sign of perseverance.
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Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Carmona’s story in West Dallas is one of perseverance, creativity and, at times, desperation.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Shriver later gushed about her son's hard work and perseverance in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Senior guard Erik Kingery’s perseverance, effort and decision-making are paying dividends for Hobart.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Carmona’s story in West Dallas is one of perseverance, creativity and, at times, desperation.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Shriver later gushed about her son's hard work and perseverance in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Senior guard Erik Kingery’s perseverance, effort and decision-making are paying dividends for Hobart.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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The findings show a story of both progress and persistence.—
Jennifer Tescher,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Critics argue that state institutions have been slow to dismantle the networks and that political elites benefit directly or indirectly from their persistence.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
4 Mar. 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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Her determination and bravery are a source of inspiration to the young girls who admire her courage, daring to dream of a life free of violence and full of happiness.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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My reaction was silence and determination to make sure common sense prevailed to make sure her senior son, Jake, a top pitcher who transferred from Palm Desert to Rancho Christian, had this continuing stress resolved after an already awful ordeal engulfed him and his parents for months.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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