PERSISTENCE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

persistence

noun

pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s

Definition of persistence

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 In the decades since, the persistence of fear-mongering and the growth of anti-Muslim sentiment and hate crimes has been hard to miss. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 Stewart's persistence eventually paid off, and he was sent to England in late 1943 with the 445th Bombardment Group. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Strategic execution, early partnerships and persistence are the key components to building the momentum needed to reach that tipping point toward widespread adoption. — Dennis Calvert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 During Gansey’s days as GM in Cleveland, resilience and persistence had been drilled into him. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for persistence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence

Noun

Hopefully, the lessons learned here will be used to level up other projects and possible continuations.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
The move marks a continuation of Irving’s willingness to use his platform to address social justice and domestic and international conflict.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Here, Dell’Orco held an official meet-and-greet with the press in January after his debut collection without the late founder, offering continuity, while adding a colorful and youthful touch to the lineup.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
So great players, great play-caller, consistency and continuity in one scheme over time usually equals success.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Central to these efforts will be the continuance of the congressional approval for the president to operate under the Authorization for Use of Military Force.

— John M. Weaver, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026
Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026