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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Be Relentlessly Persistent My mindset is relentless persistence.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Bishops’ persistence was rewarded when Maeve Delaney scored off a corner kick, which thrilled the team and head coach Gary Burke.
—Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
With persistence tools installed, the malware can even restart alongside the system, keeping control long after the initial infection.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, the persistence in prices combined with weakness in the labor market presents a stagflationary conundrum for the Fed.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Bishops’ persistence was rewarded when Maeve Delaney scored off a corner kick, which thrilled the team and head coach Gary Burke.
—Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
With persistence tools installed, the malware can even restart alongside the system, keeping control long after the initial infection.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, the persistence in prices combined with weakness in the labor market presents a stagflationary conundrum for the Fed.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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 18 Sep. 2025.
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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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