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
The winner’s persistence and integrity, bound by the twin spirits of independence and collaboration, stoke the creative ambitions of diverse people who have important stories to tell.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
The seed of their latest collaboration, The Alto Knights, dates back to 1974, serving as a testament to how persistence is required to bring a story to the big screen.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
His persistence, coupled with the advocacy of key officials, laid the groundwork for future action.
—Elizabeth Call, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Enterovirus, for example, displayed greater persistence in seawater since higher salinity enhances its thermostability.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
The seed of their latest collaboration, The Alto Knights, dates back to 1974, serving as a testament to how persistence is required to bring a story to the big screen.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
His persistence, coupled with the advocacy of key officials, laid the groundwork for future action.
—Elizabeth Call, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Enterovirus, for example, displayed greater persistence in seawater since higher salinity enhances its thermostability.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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This is just the continuation of one of the worst seasons of Rozier’s NBA career.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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The three priorities John Seidler elucidated Wednesday were presented as a continuation.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The strategy focuses on improving early warning systems, ensuring the continuity of essential services such as healthcare and drinking water and helping citizens prepare for responding to crises.—
Lili Bayer,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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This year’s Duke youngsters are attempting to buck the trend that experience and continuity are keys to success in college basketball.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Earlier Wednesday, Cohen had asked for a two-month continuance on the case due to staffing and budgetary shortfalls.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Under McKinley, the U.S. not only refrained from the vicious China land grab but employed its growing diplomatic influence to discourage its continuance and to deprecate the 19th-century imperialist credo.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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