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
Long engaged with questions of violence, displacement, and the politics of gender, Malani here turns to the myth of Orestes to probe the historical roots of power and its persistence in the present.
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Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, though, getting a creditor to agree to a settlement without a lump-sum payout typically requires more persistence and a willingness to work within stricter terms.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In short, these war machines offer unparalleled precision, persistence, and proximity support unlike any other weapon system.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Withdrawing, even when continuing no longer makes strategic sense, feels counterintuitive in an environment that rewards persistence.
—Kumar Rakesh Ranjan, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
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Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, though, getting a creditor to agree to a settlement without a lump-sum payout typically requires more persistence and a willingness to work within stricter terms.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In short, these war machines offer unparalleled precision, persistence, and proximity support unlike any other weapon system.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Withdrawing, even when continuing no longer makes strategic sense, feels counterintuitive in an environment that rewards persistence.
—Kumar Rakesh Ranjan, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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The Other Bennet Sister BritBox, May 6 Hadlow’s continuation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice imagines the fortunes of Mary Bennet, aka the boring (though not entirely ignored) one.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s comfort in the continuation of this world, from the same creative team.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The government has announced austerity measures to control public spending and ensure the continuity of essential services amid the risk of disruptions in oil supply.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Rodríguez’s rise to interim leadership has signaled continuity in key areas of state control, even as her government adopts a more pragmatic tone toward the United States.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The trial was set to begin on May 26, but the parties asked for a lengthy continuance to pursue further discovery and discuss a possible settlement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Because the case will be decided by Cook County Judge Carl Boyd instead of a jury, the trial is not subject to the same time pressures and may have long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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