PERSISTENCE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

persistence

noun

pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s

Definition of persistence

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 Even considering the persistence and peril of anthrax, Stewart reckons that the British government did properly decontaminate the island. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026 Sill credited the outcome to the community, the volunteers and the dog’s own persistence, and told the outlet that searches like this one frequently end differently. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Learning can require persistence and struggle, and no one benefits from a classroom without challenge. — Erin Clabough, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Pruitt is not known for winning disputes or shaping consensus through argument; he is known for his persistence. — Carson Griffith, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for persistence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence

Noun

Some practitioners, particularly in modern Druidry’s early decades, have maintained that their tradition is a direct continuation of the ancient druids’ religion, one that had been preserved in secret over two millennia.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
This is the continuation of a longstanding relationship between the Gates Foundation and IHME since the $89 billion philanthropic organization provided the founding investment to establish the organization at UW in 2007.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

After a 4-8 debut filled with offensive fireworks but little to show for it, Kittley’s second year will determine whether continuity can turn all of those yards into wins.

— Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Businesses now need to think more strategically about operational resilience and continuity planning.

— Van Carlson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Commissioners who voted against the continuance were John Dillon, Daniel Moriarty, Gregg West and Brian Murphy.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 July 2026