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
One of the defining features of HS is its persistence.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
But everyone agreed Robbin should also be part of the stakes thanks to her persistence of being first in line.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 6 May 2026
His parents held multiple jobs, creating a model of persistence that shaped his approach to business.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
While the strategy once appeared premature, Time notes that persistence paid off.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
But everyone agreed Robbin should also be part of the stakes thanks to her persistence of being first in line.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 6 May 2026
His parents held multiple jobs, creating a model of persistence that shaped his approach to business.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
While the strategy once appeared premature, Time notes that persistence paid off.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Almost immediately, members of the public sympathetic to the defendant touted Tamura’s actions as a laudable continuation of the defendant’s philosophy.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Their decision to pursue the genre is both a continuation of tradition and, in the current political climate, an act of protest.—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Given the spread of the concerts, Eilish had to keep wearing the same outfit across shows for continuity.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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That continuity shapes the job in a way that isn’t obvious until someone sits inside it.—
Felysha Walker
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Graf said the continuance was necessary to ensure Robinson’s attorneys have adequate time to review the evidence, calling it important to protect the defendant’s constitutional right to effective counsel.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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When the court refused a second continuance to a later date, Haddy asked his client to appear alone and make another request for a new trial date on their own, according to the legal referee’s findings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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