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 That persistence is why deleting a suspicious app may not be enough once RatHat fully compromises a phone. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Any small engagement is enormously motivating and helpful for her persistence. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026 Her work demonstrates how compassion and persistence can help create a more inclusive Sacramento. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 An ideal approach is to configure your risk model to account for volume and persistence. — Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for persistence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence

Noun

The fact that shoes are getting slimmer and slimmer may feel somewhat new, but the sole-hugging footwear is actually just a continuation of a popular style from the ’90s.

— Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
That material teased Beyond’s continuation of Across the Spider-Verse’s ending.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

The shoot couldn’t run in sequence and was organized by location instead, so Patil tracked her own makeup, hair, body and voice continuity across Selvi’s decline, leaning on continuity photos and long rehearsals with the ensemble.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Relations between criminals and the authorities would become especially cozy; nostalgic references to a lost past would provide a false sense of continuity.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Jones refused to come out of his cell to meet with him, Johnson wrote in a motion for a continuance that Judge Doug Allen denied.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
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