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 The company said this approach extends detection range and improves tracking persistence in demanding operating conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 Scientists say that difference in scale and persistence means history does not guarantee a repeat outcome, even as El Niño is expected to strengthen through the fall and add another layer of ocean warming. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026 States like Georgia and Oregon have shown what aligned policy can accomplish, linking child care access to postsecondary persistence and reforming subsidy programs to recognize that school and work are not mutually exclusive. — Enyi Okebugwu, Fortune, 28 June 2026 The persistence of these misconceptions matters because clinicians and the public alike may expect Ebola to look dramatic from the outset, when in reality its early manifestations often resemble many other common infectious diseases. — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for persistence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence

Noun

An interesting and alternate continuation of the story, but no one really watched the show, resulting in a quick pull of the plug after two seasons.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026
The Senate and House finally passed the budget just in time for the October deadline, but not before invoking a continuation budget to temporarily keep the government operating during the voting process.

— Elle Meyers, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

The elaborate funeral of his predecessor, Ruhollah Khomeini, was also orchestrated to demonstrate leadership continuity in 1989.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 July 2026
Just thinking of what his subjects, used to the continuity of antiquity, might have made of this makes the heart flutter.

— Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Ergo, provide the necessary support, both financial and vocal, to insure the continuance of local, regional, state, and national news platforms.

— Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
Ines Soto, Elizabeth Soto’s husband, was granted a continuance and will be sentenced on July 1st, according to the Department of Justice.

— Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 24 June 2026