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 your case, persistence paid off.
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
At the same time, unmanned threats have become a tangible reality that can operate with stealth, persistence, and coordination.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Timing can play a significant role, and persistence, when handled carefully, can sometimes lead to different outcomes in the future.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Warsh ended up being not only right about the persistence of inflation, but also the strategy.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
At the same time, unmanned threats have become a tangible reality that can operate with stealth, persistence, and coordination.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Timing can play a significant role, and persistence, when handled carefully, can sometimes lead to different outcomes in the future.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Warsh ended up being not only right about the persistence of inflation, but also the strategy.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
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The Other Bennet Sister BritBox, May 6 Hadlow’s continuation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice imagines the fortunes of Mary Bennet, aka the boring (though not entirely ignored) one.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s comfort in the continuation of this world, from the same creative team.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Jurado emphasized continuity, Councilmember Tim McOsker focused on how the city’s role may need to change as the region’s funding structure shifts.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Officials say that general counsel Karen Buffkin will serve in an acting leadership role to ensure continuity of operations while the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education determines next steps in the selection of new leadership.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The trial was set to begin on May 26, but the parties asked for a lengthy continuance to pursue further discovery and discuss a possible settlement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Because the case will be decided by Cook County Judge Carl Boyd instead of a jury, the trial is not subject to the same time pressures and may have long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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