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
But in pockets of the economy, a persistence remains, to keep trying despite the circumstances.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Standing in defiance of the administration's policies, Booker called for persistence and creativity in facing the challenges ahead.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
This late-career emergence as an elite quarterback demonstrated both Gannon's persistence and the impact of finally finding the right organizational fit.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Such persistence can pay off in the long run: civil society groups in Bangladesh, South Africa, and Sri Lanka eventually chased out corrupt politicians.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Standing in defiance of the administration's policies, Booker called for persistence and creativity in facing the challenges ahead.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
This late-career emergence as an elite quarterback demonstrated both Gannon's persistence and the impact of finally finding the right organizational fit.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Such persistence can pay off in the long run: civil society groups in Bangladesh, South Africa, and Sri Lanka eventually chased out corrupt politicians.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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The continuation of the fusion of fashion and sports is breeding ground for ESSX who has often found itself amongst the players who are at the forefront of the high fashion conversation, specifically within the athletic space.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the Catholic Church prepares for a future without him, discussions about his successor and the continuation of his mission of peace and social justice are expected to dominate conversations within both religious and political circles.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That new 420-square-foot studio apartment space — now the casita — was created with continuity in mind on paint choices, roof slope and historically accurate siding.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Such individuals likely experience the benefits of community involvement — such as emotional backing, cultural continuity and guidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Comans again grew agitated when Van Der Hout asked for continuance a second time and claimed lawyers representing DHS had not provided evidence to back up the allegations against his client.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Following the San Diego Planning Commission’s approval in December, the project had been scheduled to be heard by city council last month but President Joe LaCava called for the continuance to allow for a more thoughtful and complete evaluation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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