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
Keyon Monte’s journey through the world of theater has been shaped by persistence, reinvention and a deep love for storytelling.
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Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
Sales bring empathy, persistence, active listening and problem solving.
—Sarah Goodall, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
For hackers, this method offers the ultimate persistence.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Her persistence and questioning are contagious to her classmates, too.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
Sales bring empathy, persistence, active listening and problem solving.
—Sarah Goodall, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
For hackers, this method offers the ultimate persistence.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Her persistence and questioning are contagious to her classmates, too.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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As viewing habits have changed from solely linear TV to streaming and social media, NBC has doubled down on its coverage and accessibility of the league, whether through OTT platform Peacock or the continuation of its Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest series.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Add to that the many original performers repeating their roles, the constant callbacks and the non-stop nostalgia, and the result is less a continuation than an exercise in fan service.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Turnover is relentless, making continuity and relationship-building a challenge.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Due to this last-minute withdrawal, the court granted continuance to allow James to hire new legal counsel and allow the new attorneys time to review the case.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Seemingly shaken from witnessing the three arrests, the woman broke down crying in the waiting room after her hearing, at which the judge granted a continuance of her case.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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