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
But his second act as humanitarian, house builder, Guinea worm exterminator and Nobel Peace Prize winner was a portrait of perseverance and grace.
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Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
In June 2024, eight months after her diagnosis — and with lots of perseverance — Strahan finished chemotherapy.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
By instilling values of hard work, perseverance and continuous learning, leaders can help shape a future workforce that is both resilient and dedicated to achieving long-term success.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Success is built on influence, perseverance and the belief that tomorrow can be better than today.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
In June 2024, eight months after her diagnosis — and with lots of perseverance — Strahan finished chemotherapy.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
By instilling values of hard work, perseverance and continuous learning, leaders can help shape a future workforce that is both resilient and dedicated to achieving long-term success.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Success is built on influence, perseverance and the belief that tomorrow can be better than today.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
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For the second straight season, Mahomes has done so largely due to his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust his playing style to any game’s specific circumstances.Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The persistence of market failure and agency expertise narratives, despite political failures and bureaucratic ineptitude being the true obstacles.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 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
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Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2020
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These systems are considered substantial factors in making determinations that affect access to critical opportunities like employment, healthcare, or financial services.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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On that day, Neymar was unplayable, a one-man force on the ball who displayed the incredible skills and elite determination that have marked his playing days.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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