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 path to resolution is rarely a straight line, but with patience, persistence, a willingness to learn, and deliberate action, people can navigate even the toughest situations.
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The Avs hit the post at one point, then Moore got away with an obvious penalty to interfere with Makar, but their persistence paid off.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
But covering the news with urgency and persistence on all platforms is not our only objective.
—Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Smart and sweeping in scope, The Lost City of Z is an absorbing epic about persistence and hope without resorting to cheap sentimentality.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The Avs hit the post at one point, then Moore got away with an obvious penalty to interfere with Makar, but their persistence paid off.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
But covering the news with urgency and persistence on all platforms is not our only objective.
—Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Smart and sweeping in scope, The Lost City of Z is an absorbing epic about persistence and hope without resorting to cheap sentimentality.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Thursday, Ross fired head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons that produced a 35-33 regular-season record and an 0-2 continuation of zero playoff victories since 2001, the longest such drought in the sport.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Climate Central database uses effectively the same methodology as NOAA’s did, in order to be a direct continuation of the government’s previous work.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Under Putin, however, loyalty and continuity are still prized.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The County of San Diego has selected Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center as the new operator of the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden, ensuring continuity for hundreds of plot owners at the region’s largest community garden.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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His latest film looks like both a step up and a continuance of his brand of zippy horror with a comedic bite.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this month, Mays’ attorney requested a continuance, and a judge last week canceled the March 30 trial for Mays and rescheduled it for March 29, 2027.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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