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
With no one to teach him, Braxton simply dove in — learning through trial, error and a lot of persistence.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 May 2025
Although Eleanor initially rejects Nina’s pleas for a profile, the cub reporter’s persistence pays off.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
By doing this, Els revealed the persistence of a parallel Afrikaner consciousness that remembers Apartheid not with shame, but with pride and nostalgia.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Your commitment will require endurance, grace, and persistence.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 May 2025
Although Eleanor initially rejects Nina’s pleas for a profile, the cub reporter’s persistence pays off.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
By doing this, Els revealed the persistence of a parallel Afrikaner consciousness that remembers Apartheid not with shame, but with pride and nostalgia.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Your commitment will require endurance, grace, and persistence.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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The move was expected as Trump began the process to implement it on Inauguration Day, and is the continuation of policies implemented during his first term.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Jiaxing Train Station not only improves connectivity, but also offers a vision of how architecture can foster a sense of community and continuity with the past, while embracing the future.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This approach also enables dynamic avoidance of drains, ladders, and lighting fixtures, reducing entrapment risks and improving cleaning continuity. 3.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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His team also asked for a continuance, or a postponement, of the domestic violence restraining order hearing that had been scheduled for June 4.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Judge Steven Hippler, of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District in Ada County, has yet to rule on the defense’s request for a continuance.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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