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
This is ideal for establishing healthier habits or tackling work projects that require persistence and attention to detail.
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Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
With persistence and technical grit, Kairys began producing illustrations that were not only accurate and expressive but deeply personal.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
West Baltimore is a place of strength, pride and persistence.
—Neil Meltzer, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Some bird species can be very precise, but do not necessarily maintain that persistence over time.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
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Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
With persistence and technical grit, Kairys began producing illustrations that were not only accurate and expressive but deeply personal.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
West Baltimore is a place of strength, pride and persistence.
—Neil Meltzer, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Some bird species can be very precise, but do not necessarily maintain that persistence over time.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau, who died from brain cancer in 2015.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The debate on the fate of the clean technology tax incentives is likely to center on immediate concerns: on one side jobs and the implications for American businesses and, on the other, simple number crunching to fund other priorities including a continuation of broad corporate tax cuts.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Another crucial aspect is the seamless integration of digital and physical elements, ensuring accessibility and continuity in the relationships between exhibitors and buyers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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During the last hearing, Khalil's lawyers were granted continuance to give additional time to review the allegations raised against him in the Notice to Appear filed by DHS.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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