as in persistence
the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult
His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job. Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill.
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Recent Examples of perseverance
Pino’s supervisors filed 30 commendations for perseverance, investigative skills, professionalism, reduction of crime, dedication to duty and team spirit.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The Magic of Normal offers readers an intimate look at how perseverance and vision can lead to extraordinary triumphs.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
For Crane, who reclaimed his role as Harry Potter on the West End in October 2022, the experience of performing Hamlet in Grand Theft Auto Online was a lesson in perseverance.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
Happy birthday to the man who taught me the meaning of love, kindness, and perseverance.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The Magic of Normal offers readers an intimate look at how perseverance and vision can lead to extraordinary triumphs.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
For Crane, who reclaimed his role as Harry Potter on the West End in October 2022, the experience of performing Hamlet in Grand Theft Auto Online was a lesson in perseverance.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
Happy birthday to the man who taught me the meaning of love, kindness, and perseverance.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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The persistence of these symptoms suggests the need for a medical evaluation to identify any underlying causes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Getting your name out there and building your brand image takes foresight, persistence, and connections.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.—
Eric Sondheimer Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2020
Noun
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The exact cause of the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 homes and businesses, remains under investigation, and a final determination could take many months.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Due Process Clauses would govern what procedures must be followed to make these determinations.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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