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 There’s something so beguiling about the obvious irony of the title, the perplexing insistence of the narrator, and the comic persistence of the ghost. — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 7 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 The company said this approach extends detection range and improves tracking persistence in demanding operating conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 Perhaps many in Atlanta found the two sides embodied the city’s rich Black history, which was forged in persistence. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for persistence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence

Noun

That 2026 performance comes despite Wednesday’s decline, which was really a continuation of the share price slide since closing at a record high of nearly $1175 on June 30.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 July 2026
The launch of the collection is a continuation of the brand’s Originals line and merges the worlds of performance and lifestyle.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

The Broncos, now, will reduce the bill on an expensive front five, as the club has invested considerably into preserving offensive-line continuity in front of third-year quarterback Bo Nix.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 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