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 But the thing that unites all their work, across all phases of production, is a persistence to muscle it past whatever obstacles and challenges lie in its path. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2026 While the motivation of Richardson’s efforts towards the win can be traced to a pre-game text, Orlando’s overall persistence and toughness Friday night goes back months under new coach Sean Sweeney. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026 Summing up the panel, Wu said the qualities that help businesses endure in China include a clear understanding of product, the ability to create experiences around it and the persistence to keep building through difficult periods. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Of course, the persistence of traders to keep doubling down on AI could also be a sign of a bubble. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for persistence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence

Noun

The ratings decline comes amid a continuation of the drop-off in TV viewers overall — but Fox News has been losing viewers at a double-digit clip as CNN and MS NOW have been slightly up in recent months.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
The Israeli public voted against the continuation of Netanyahu's tenure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Athletic director Warde Manuel signed Boynton to a two-year contract to keep continuity on the coaching staff for the defending national champions.

— Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
These technologies support the transfer of connections between terrestrial networks and satellite coverage, helping maintain service continuity as users move between them.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

The defense will raise the continuance denial in its post-trial motions, according to Herrera.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Court records show Ramirez appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing, and a Johnson County judge granted his attorney continuance.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026