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 meantime, Perez has been a model of persistence and belief for Reavis.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Ahead of the Europa League semi-final, Postecoglou spoke to his players about the Stonecutter’s Credo (also known as pounding the rock), an allegory for persistence even when progress may not be visible.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Davis said State Farm finally addressed her complaints, but only after months of persistence and better cooperation from her seventh adjuster.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Running immigrants through a wealth filter would cost us the drive, persistence and ingenuity that newcomers have brought to this country throughout its history.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Ahead of the Europa League semi-final, Postecoglou spoke to his players about the Stonecutter’s Credo (also known as pounding the rock), an allegory for persistence even when progress may not be visible.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Davis said State Farm finally addressed her complaints, but only after months of persistence and better cooperation from her seventh adjuster.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Running immigrants through a wealth filter would cost us the drive, persistence and ingenuity that newcomers have brought to this country throughout its history.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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The 10-episode season is considered a continuation of the original show, which ran for 13 seasons on Fox from 1997-2010.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi, which dates back to 1944, celebrates a continuation of agricultural tradition at Osceola Heritage Park May 30-31.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Cuomo should pledge continuity with Adams on the issue.—
Stephen Eide,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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Security that supports growth, continuity and reputation does.—
Zach Fuller,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Lenexa will see its sales tax live for another 20 years after voters approved its continuance during the April 1 election.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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