as in persistence
the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult
His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job. Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill.
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Recent Examples of perseverance
With his signature goofiness and kindhearted nature, Captain Goof-Beard helps Mickey and his friends on treasure hunts and exciting seafaring quests by providing clues, guidance, and encouragement, all while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
His return has been a feel-good story, and the perseverance to get back to playing has thawed icy feelings from opposing fans.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
These experiences demonstrate to admissions officers critical attributes such as leadership, curiosity, perseverance, and an authentic drive to engage with the world, showcasing that the student is proactive, adaptable, and prepared to contribute meaningfully in college beyond.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The three-point play gave Portola a 54-45 lead with 1:08 left, and highlighted the Bulldogs’ perseverance.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
His return has been a feel-good story, and the perseverance to get back to playing has thawed icy feelings from opposing fans.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
These experiences demonstrate to admissions officers critical attributes such as leadership, curiosity, perseverance, and an authentic drive to engage with the world, showcasing that the student is proactive, adaptable, and prepared to contribute meaningfully in college beyond.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The three-point play gave Portola a 54-45 lead with 1:08 left, and highlighted the Bulldogs’ perseverance.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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That’s the inventor’s playbook: Patience, persistence, and an ambitious plan.—
Stephen Key,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the last year alone, Davis notes scientists have published important work in a variety of areas — on blood clotting, the impacts of exercise, evidence of viral persistence in the spinal cord, and loss of blood flow to the brain, to name just a few.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
Noun
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His determination led to McIlroy's second career win at the event, silencing doubters.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The city’s Department of Finance was reviewing the OCB determination and did not immediately return a request for comment.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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