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 However, the persistence of the price increases, coupled with the unknowns of the artificial intelligence breakout, have posed challenges to traditional modes of thinking. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 An attacker gains initial access, establishes persistence, escalates privileges, moves laterally and eventually achieves an objective such as data theft or disruption. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 The persistence of torture was among the mission’s starkest findings. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 The one notable concern is the persistence of long-term joblessness despite the strong headline numbers. — John W. Diamond, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for persistence

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Noun

And anybody who tries to stop tech acceleration toward this maximal AI eat-the-world universe is threatening the continuation of humanity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Later on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge is expected to show a continuation of price pressures.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

The service Warm, Italian and hyper-local, with a seemingly strong contingent of pre-Anantara staffers, which gives a sense of continuity and harmony.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Start with equipment and dependencies whose failure would materially affect safety, revenue, compliance or continuity.

— Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Central to these efforts will be the continuance of the congressional approval for the president to operate under the Authorization for Use of Military Force.

— John M. Weaver, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026
Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuance

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