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
Thomas Little’s life story was once one of triumphant persistence only to be replaced by the too-common tale of a spiral into imprisonment and deadly gun violence.
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Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko credited modern forensic tools and long-term investigative persistence for the arrest, saying advances in DNA technology finally provided answers that were not possible in 1990.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Ramona Unified School District Superintendent Brian Thurman concluded the speeches by recognizing the strength, persistence and resilience demonstrated by the graduates.
—Melissa Candy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The earth sign is determined to win through persistence, much like the intense relationship between He-Man and Skeletor.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko credited modern forensic tools and long-term investigative persistence for the arrest, saying advances in DNA technology finally provided answers that were not possible in 1990.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Ramona Unified School District Superintendent Brian Thurman concluded the speeches by recognizing the strength, persistence and resilience demonstrated by the graduates.
—Melissa Candy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The earth sign is determined to win through persistence, much like the intense relationship between He-Man and Skeletor.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Meanwhile, the pack’s Playful Pink/Infrared 23/Shy Pink/Arctic Pink (style code IQ5706-600) look is said to be a continuation of the New York-centric storytelling which began on the brand’s pink Air Jordan 5 and was also seen on its friends-and-family exclusive Timberland Field Boot from December.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Wednesday’s continuation of Tuesday’s contest began in the bottom of the second with the Braves trailing 3-2.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Cao is strategically building his team, repositioning competent legacy appointees to ensure continuity while fostering a loyal leadership cadre.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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