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
Their passion and perseverance have brought us to this pivotal moment.
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Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
Over the years, the Biden family has confronted unimaginable adversity with grace and steadfast perseverance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 May 2025
The competition proved that powering through disappointments with pluck, perseverance and poise can pay off.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
In this more realistic definition, perseverance can include self-care and rest.
—Darlingtina Esiaka, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for perseverance
Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
Over the years, the Biden family has confronted unimaginable adversity with grace and steadfast perseverance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 May 2025
The competition proved that powering through disappointments with pluck, perseverance and poise can pay off.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
In this more realistic definition, perseverance can include self-care and rest.
—Darlingtina Esiaka, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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Medium-bodied with excellent ripeness, good acidity and persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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That persistence of the idea itself is kind of an artwork.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From a basketball standpoint, Newell’s experiences with hard work and determination have manifested themselves into a never-ending urge to hunt offensive rebounds.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Despite facing serious health challenges, Les Jones continues to chase the trails as a powerful reminder that passion and determination can carry us far.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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