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
Hot Ones host Sean Evans delivered a poignant motivational speech during a surprise appearance on popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3 livestream on Wednesday, offering insight and advice related to patience and perseverance wrapped in his signature down-to-earth style.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Alex, meanwhile, has finally earned her right to stay at UBN after three seasons of perseverance.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Clarke’s path in real estate is deeply rooted in experience and perseverance.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition, right-hander Hunter Dobbins was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Lou Gorman Award, which annually recognizes a Red Sox minor leaguer who has demonstrated dedication and perseverance in overcoming obstacles while working towards reaching the big league club.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Alex, meanwhile, has finally earned her right to stay at UBN after three seasons of perseverance.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Clarke’s path in real estate is deeply rooted in experience and perseverance.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition, right-hander Hunter Dobbins was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Lou Gorman Award, which annually recognizes a Red Sox minor leaguer who has demonstrated dedication and perseverance in overcoming obstacles while working towards reaching the big league club.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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While Sehgal’s persistence was key in keeping the project alive through corporate upheavals – going as far as to stash a culture at home – neither Nogrady nor the METEI was ever credited in his landmark publications.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many locals already have tight circles, and breaking in takes patience and persistence.—
Cepee Tabibian,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 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
Noun
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State law requires licensers to provide initial determinations within 90 days.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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While her wit, charm and determination bring her attention, her collapsing health, social prejudice and family tensions conspire against her.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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