persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
-ˈzi-
1
: the action or fact of persisting
2
: the quality or state of being persistent
especially
: perseverance
Examples of persistence in a Sentence
He admired her dogged persistence in pursuing the job.
His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.
She has shown a lot of persistence.
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For over a quarter century, first before SpaceX and now because of it, the ISS has been a triumph of science, diplomacy, and persistence.
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Tejpaul Bhatia, Fortune, 20 May 2026
But the moon’s geological makeup gives moonquakes a surprising persistence compared with earthquakes; the tremors can last for several hours.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
One key to Bad Mary’s persistence in the American mind can be found in the temperamental polarity that first drew Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln to each other.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Your case shows that persistence, clear documentation and advocacy can make a real difference — even when an airline mishandles a medical refund request.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
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Tejpaul Bhatia, Fortune, 20 May 2026
But the moon’s geological makeup gives moonquakes a surprising persistence compared with earthquakes; the tremors can last for several hours.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
One key to Bad Mary’s persistence in the American mind can be found in the temperamental polarity that first drew Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln to each other.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Your case shows that persistence, clear documentation and advocacy can make a real difference — even when an airline mishandles a medical refund request.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s
-ˈzis-
1
: the act or fact of persisting
2
: the quality of being persistent
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