perseverance
noun
per·se·ver·ance
ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-ən(t)s 
: continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition : the action or condition or an instance of persevering : steadfastness
Examples of perseverance in a Sentence
The great international collectors and curators, once celebrated for their perceptiveness and perseverance, are now regularly deplored as traffickers in, or receivers of, stolen goods.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Review of Books, 9 Feb. 2006
… a cavalcade of black and brown and female faces spinning stories of hardship and triumph through perseverance.
—Michelle Cottle, New Republic, 14 Aug. 2000
… he had no-nonsense coaches with hearts of gold who taught him discipline; he learned perseverance from a father who sent him back out to fight after he took a licking …
—Jack McCallum, Sports Illustrated, 14 Dec. 1998
His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job.
Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill.
Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Review of Books, 9 Feb. 2006
… a cavalcade of black and brown and female faces spinning stories of hardship and triumph through perseverance.
—Michelle Cottle, New Republic, 14 Aug. 2000
… he had no-nonsense coaches with hearts of gold who taught him discipline; he learned perseverance from a father who sent him back out to fight after he took a licking …
—Jack McCallum, Sports Illustrated, 14 Dec. 1998
His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job.
Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill.
Recent Examples on the Web
In our 2024 Greats issue, T celebrates four talents across music, art and fashion who, through patience and perseverance, have transformed the culture.
—Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Discover how his perseverance and indie sensibilities influenced his work at one of the world’s most renowned animation studios, and learn key insights for filmmakers looking to make their mark in both independent and mainstream cinema.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
Behind every dessert is a story of passion, perseverance, and creativity.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Shackleton’s story continues to be taught in leadership courses worldwide, and his ability to turn failure into triumph serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance in the face of adversity is one of the greatest human strengths.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Discover how his perseverance and indie sensibilities influenced his work at one of the world’s most renowned animation studios, and learn key insights for filmmakers looking to make their mark in both independent and mainstream cinema.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
Behind every dessert is a story of passion, perseverance, and creativity.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Shackleton’s story continues to be taught in leadership courses worldwide, and his ability to turn failure into triumph serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance in the face of adversity is one of the greatest human strengths.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perseverance. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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perseverance
noun
per·se·ver·ance
ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-ən(t)s
: the action, state, or an instance of persevering
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