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
In a 1998 interview with The New York Times, Carter spoke about the persistence that seemed to define his long and successful career.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
But the persistence of antisemitism has left some members of Spokoiny’s group questioning their approaches.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Getting proper testing and remediation often requires persistence and, in many cases, outside expertise.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
The tall, enchanting gladiolus symbolizes integrity and persistence.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
But the persistence of antisemitism has left some members of Spokoiny’s group questioning their approaches.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Getting proper testing and remediation often requires persistence and, in many cases, outside expertise.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
The tall, enchanting gladiolus symbolizes integrity and persistence.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Lechtzin said the lawsuit also seeks compensation for benefits, including the continuation of medical coverage, retirement contributions, unused vacation and sick time.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Spain and Slovenia are unlikely to come back, and a continuation of Netanyahu military policies could mean other countries join the boycott, resulting in a potential scrapping of the contest in 2027 with that much revenue exiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The inaccuracies—octopuses are solitary and short-lived, while organizations require sustained collaboration and multi-year continuity—are minor and easily acknowledged.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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To ensure continuity, Arlene asked her niece, Betty Smith, her husband Truman, and family to become partners at Satsuma.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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