as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the persistence of the fever for a week caused me great worry
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Recent Examples of persistence
Your case shows that persistence, clear documentation and advocacy can make a real difference — even when an airline mishandles a medical refund request.
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
On how the students handled the complexity of the project after just two years of study, Röösli elaborated that the work relied more on teamwork and persistence.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The thesis, as Zidni frames it, is that Indonesian cinema’s next phase cannot rely on individual producers’ persistence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2026
That sustained workplace exposure and relationship based learning environments strengthen college persistence and long term economic mobility outcomes.
—Kelby Woodard, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
On how the students handled the complexity of the project after just two years of study, Röösli elaborated that the work relied more on teamwork and persistence.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The thesis, as Zidni frames it, is that Indonesian cinema’s next phase cannot rely on individual producers’ persistence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2026
That sustained workplace exposure and relationship based learning environments strengthen college persistence and long term economic mobility outcomes.
—Kelby Woodard, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Garcia’s performance was a continuation of outstanding efforts by the senior this season.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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However, with additional investment opportunities and alternative revenue streams, the continuation of the tour is still possible.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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When continuity of care breaks down, the consequences eventually reappear inside emergency rooms, homeless shelters and criminal justice systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Following this success, retaining Arena ensured continuity and stability.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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