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
In his book, Warren Zanes wrote about how this began with the persistence of Gotham Group’s Eric Robinson, who produced with Cooper, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Scott Stuber, to get these rights after hearing the author on Mark Maron’s podcast.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
The quality of his erections, their persistence, changed when the cocaine ran out and the only thing left to him was zoll.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
College persistence remains a struggle for KIPP's New Orleans graduates, with the pandemic aggravating longstanding challenges for everyone, according to Kalifey-Aluise, KIPP New Orleans Schools' CEO.
—Sarah Carr, NPR, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet recent events have shown the remarkable and worrying persistence of old tropes that link Asian bodies to the spread of disease.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 24 Aug. 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
The quality of his erections, their persistence, changed when the cocaine ran out and the only thing left to him was zoll.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
College persistence remains a struggle for KIPP's New Orleans graduates, with the pandemic aggravating longstanding challenges for everyone, according to Kalifey-Aluise, KIPP New Orleans Schools' CEO.
—Sarah Carr, NPR, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet recent events have shown the remarkable and worrying persistence of old tropes that link Asian bodies to the spread of disease.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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It was described as a continuation of the story that was established in the films.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Assuring the continuation of this gem means finding spots on future schedules to place it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The defensive line lacks continuity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haiti itself is also preparing for national elections next year — an important step toward building political continuity and credibility.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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