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
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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 persevere
Sharareh Drury, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Through it all, Caceres – a Uruguay native and now a 22-year-old Business Management student at Miami Dade College’s West Campus – has persevered.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
Yet Chobani persevered and maintained its customer base, coming out of the fray stronger for it.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Stockton’s Cambodian Americans have persevered through more than the genocide.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Even after all these years, Kellen’s dedication to his career has persevered.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Through it all, Caceres – a Uruguay native and now a 22-year-old Business Management student at Miami Dade College’s West Campus – has persevered.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
Yet Chobani persevered and maintained its customer base, coming out of the fray stronger for it.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Stockton’s Cambodian Americans have persevered through more than the genocide.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
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Season Two centers around a persistent cyborg journalist who starts excavating into Dr. Sleech's dubious past, uncovering some controversial incidents.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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The ordinance would include banning persistent camping in one location and prohibiting encampments that block free passage on sidewalks.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The closest thing that comes to mind is probably Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life, although this is Malick by way of Jane Campion and Michael Haneke, shifting between fleeting coming-of-age moments and scenes of resolute darkness and human cruelty.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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It was never sold in the U.S. thanks to the unwavering objections of a resolute reviewer at the FDA named Frances Oldham Kelsey.—
David Armstrong,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The insistent piece ended with a piano on fire and Beyoncé yodeling, because why not? Beyoncé supported the most barbed material with evocative footage projected on a massive video wall.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Ahead of Pink Elephant, the Montreal collective known for its insistent politics and uplifting lyricism was scarce and guarded in its direct communications.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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