as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake
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as in persisting
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
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Recent Examples of persevering
Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The second is to acknowledge when people are persevering.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
After persevering through all seven terraces, master and pupil emerge at the top of the mountain, which, in Dante’s sacred geography, is the location of the Garden of Eden, the last cleansing stop before Paradise.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Despite projections that they’d be extinct by 2021, the vaquita is persevering.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
More than simply persevering in civil lawsuits, Giuffre married and became a mother.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Every human being deserves empathy and understanding, especially one as flawed and broken yet persevering as Young Thug.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
In his team up with Scouting America, Montgomery strives to teach the youth the importance of showing up, working hard and persevering through challenges.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
According to league and team sources, the Knicks have not engaged in any discussions about a possible Towns trade this season and plan on persevering with him during this challenging time.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The second is to acknowledge when people are persevering.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
After persevering through all seven terraces, master and pupil emerge at the top of the mountain, which, in Dante’s sacred geography, is the location of the Garden of Eden, the last cleansing stop before Paradise.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Despite projections that they’d be extinct by 2021, the vaquita is persevering.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
More than simply persevering in civil lawsuits, Giuffre married and became a mother.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Every human being deserves empathy and understanding, especially one as flawed and broken yet persevering as Young Thug.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
In his team up with Scouting America, Montgomery strives to teach the youth the importance of showing up, working hard and persevering through challenges.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevering
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One of the most persistent misconceptions Kapur wants to dismantle is the fear that AI will do our thinking for us.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the reaction is just as vast, and even more persistent, Angela was proud to tell me about Moon Palace’s place as a node in a larger community network.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The arctic blast that has gripped much of the country is forecasted to continue to blanket Michigan, with wind chills as low as 15-20 degrees below zero, persisting throughout the rest of the week.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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With the issue persisting, Austin ISD has requested that Waymo halt operations during school pickup or dropoff hours.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Millennials, resolute in their fatigue, are less swayed by surface-level marketing and more attuned to what actually makes work sustainable.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Universal Friend was independent, resolute, and brave—qualities that we Americans often claim as uniquely ours—but also stubborn and egotistical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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That means this is one couple insistent on continually revealing new facets, moods and surprises.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mann was insistent, however, on breaking that vicious cycle.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Persevering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevering. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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