as in to persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of persevere
The challenge for him will be to persevere against opponents who can match the quality of the Crimson Tide, putting them in potential danger of losses.
—
Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors and first responders are reflecting on how their personal hardships pushed them to persevere and rebuild New Orleans.
—Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Fastvold herself persevered out of fascination for the subject.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Bob had to be valiant, dictatorial, curious, ever listening, wily, playful, deluded, strategic, flirtatious, fallible, political, and willing to protect and persevere against all doubters, critics, compass navigators, naysayers well intentioned or not.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persevere
Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors and first responders are reflecting on how their personal hardships pushed them to persevere and rebuild New Orleans.
—Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Fastvold herself persevered out of fascination for the subject.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Bob had to be valiant, dictatorial, curious, ever listening, wily, playful, deluded, strategic, flirtatious, fallible, political, and willing to protect and persevere against all doubters, critics, compass navigators, naysayers well intentioned or not.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persevere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
persist
Verb
-
Bui persisted, one conversation at a time.—
Beth Lew-Williams,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Spotting will persist, particularly in areas with heavy concentrations of dead and down fuels, continuing to complicate containment efforts.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share