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
Medium-full with excellent depth of fruit, perfectly ripe fruit, very good acidity, medium-full tannins that are well-balanced and restrained wood notes, The finish is lengthy and harmonious, with excellent fruit persistence.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Stacking them takes a little skill, patience and persistence.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2025
Markets expect the uncertainty of tariffs and the persistence of inflation will keep the Fed on the sidelines until at least June, with a likelihood of two or three total rate cuts this year.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Thus, the reason behind an individual tariff affects the magnitude, timing, and likelihood or persistence of its impacts.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Stacking them takes a little skill, patience and persistence.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2025
Markets expect the uncertainty of tariffs and the persistence of inflation will keep the Fed on the sidelines until at least June, with a likelihood of two or three total rate cuts this year.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Thus, the reason behind an individual tariff affects the magnitude, timing, and likelihood or persistence of its impacts.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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The continuation of this trend amounts to a significant problem for the health of the U.S. economy given the current systems that reward homeownership.—
Daryl Fairweather,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rotational aircraft are a normal part of Kadena's operations, and their presence ensures the continuation of our long-standing mission to defend Japan and maintain an open and free Indo-Pacific.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For example, UCHealth and Denver Health have processes dedicated to improving discharge planning, connection to housing services and care continuity for unhoused patients with health needs.—
Pilar Ingle,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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