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
The Fed has been on hold this year with interest rates as policymakers weigh the persistence of inflation against other economic factors.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
States like Georgia and Oregon have shown what aligned policy can accomplish, linking child care access to postsecondary persistence and reforming subsidy programs to recognize that school and work are not mutually exclusive.
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Enyi Okebugwu,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
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Tania Francois,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The persistence of these misconceptions matters because clinicians and the public alike may expect Ebola to look dramatic from the outset, when in reality its early manifestations often resemble many other common infectious diseases.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
States like Georgia and Oregon have shown what aligned policy can accomplish, linking child care access to postsecondary persistence and reforming subsidy programs to recognize that school and work are not mutually exclusive.
—
Enyi Okebugwu,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The persistence of these misconceptions matters because clinicians and the public alike may expect Ebola to look dramatic from the outset, when in reality its early manifestations often resemble many other common infectious diseases.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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An interesting and alternate continuation of the story, but no one really watched the show, resulting in a quick pull of the plug after two seasons.
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The Senate and House finally passed the budget just in time for the October deadline, but not before invoking a continuation budget to temporarily keep the government operating during the voting process.
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An outdoor side table in the same periwinkle blue as your kitchen island cabinetry, or persimmon pillows in an outdoor fabric that picks up a tone from your dining room drapes, can create continuity between indoor and outdoor zones.
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When systems continue functioning during bandwidth degradation or temporary outages, operational continuity can improve.
Noun
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Ergo, provide the necessary support, both financial and vocal, to insure the continuance of local, regional, state, and national news platforms.
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Ines Soto, Elizabeth Soto’s husband, was granted a continuance and will be sentenced on July 1st, according to the Department of Justice.
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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