persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
-ˈzi-
1
: the action or fact of persisting
2
: the quality or state of being persistent
especially
: perseverance
Synonyms
Examples of persistence in a Sentence
He admired her dogged persistence in pursuing the job.
His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.
She has shown a lot of persistence.
Recent Examples on the Web
The points this story makes about the human capacity for empathy, who merits collective forgiveness, and the stubborn persistence of the death penalty are discomfiting.
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Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Beyond lackluster performances and the persistence of pests, the insecticides harmed other wildlife.
—Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
Yet some of us in the audience, disgusted by the persistence of Nazism and anti-immigrant invective in the present, may well appreciate the force of McQueen’s rhetoric.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
Their words reflect the care and persistence of Shamsiyya’s work as a community mobilizer, helping Fatima gradually overcome her fears and give her blessing.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Beyond lackluster performances and the persistence of pests, the insecticides harmed other wildlife.
—Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
Yet some of us in the audience, disgusted by the persistence of Nazism and anti-immigrant invective in the present, may well appreciate the force of McQueen’s rhetoric.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
Their words reflect the care and persistence of Shamsiyya’s work as a community mobilizer, helping Fatima gradually overcome her fears and give her blessing.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s
-ˈzis-
1
: the act or fact of persisting
2
: the quality of being persistent
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