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
Rye and apple brandy are fast friends—the apple brandy adding an autumnal echo to rye’s grainy persistence.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
The persistence of camps across the city, and in cities throughout the state, has led Newsom to criticize local leaders for not spending the HHAP dollars more quickly and efficiently.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The exhibition title references Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, invoking long-standing American ideals of persistence, ambition, and progress.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
That is what the New York Film Critics Circle has done through thick and thin for the last 91 years, which some might choose to see as a remarkable display of persistence in its own right.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
The persistence of camps across the city, and in cities throughout the state, has led Newsom to criticize local leaders for not spending the HHAP dollars more quickly and efficiently.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The exhibition title references Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, invoking long-standing American ideals of persistence, ambition, and progress.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
That is what the New York Film Critics Circle has done through thick and thin for the last 91 years, which some might choose to see as a remarkable display of persistence in its own right.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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In terms of pools, there’s both a freshwater sports pool and top floor infinity offering that, from the right angle, seems to be a continuation of the sea itself.—
Jonnie Bayfield,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Quinones said the new plan is a continuation of the first one, which covered grid investments from 2024 to 2027, but reflects the acceleration of electrification.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If strikes move forward, the Department of Health will have staff on site at all affected hospitals beginning tomorrow morning and for the duration of the strike to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the mosaic floor represents a continuity within the city—a thread that ran through its existence.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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