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
Gaining credibility took persistence.
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The stories differ, but the common thread is persistence.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Detailed sentences tell the reader something about the student’s work, judgment, and persistence.
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Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Removing stubborn stains like adhesive residue takes persistence, especially if the remnant is aged.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The stories differ, but the common thread is persistence.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Detailed sentences tell the reader something about the student’s work, judgment, and persistence.
—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Removing stubborn stains like adhesive residue takes persistence, especially if the remnant is aged.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Gervais told the audience in an Q&A following the screening that the show was a continuation of his process and work across The Office, Extras and After Life, transposing his observations of life into drama, and also tapped into his love of animals.
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Admissions officers conduct a holistic review, expecting a student's major choice to be a cohesive continuation of their academic and extracurricular story, supported by their transcript and essays.
Noun
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An outdoor side table in the same periwinkle blue as your kitchen island cabinetry, or persimmon pillows in an outdoor fabric that picks up a tone from your dining room drapes, can create continuity between indoor and outdoor zones.
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When systems continue functioning during bandwidth degradation or temporary outages, operational continuity can improve.
Noun
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The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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