persistence

noun

per·​sis·​tence pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s 

-ˈzi-

1

: the action or fact of persisting

2

: the quality or state of being persistent

especially : perseverance

Synonyms

• abidance
• ceaselessness
• continuance
• continuation
• continuity
• continuousness
• durability
• duration
• endurance
• subsistence

Examples of persistence in a Sentence

He admired her dogged persistence in pursuing the job.

His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.

She has shown a lot of persistence.

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, researchers have taken a fresh look at the club to see what its persistence says about us as a society. —Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024

The adverse events related to older medications can lead to less patient persistence. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

This is why they’re often viewed as the anchors of the zodiac, providing stability and persistence. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024

Attendance matters, from elementary to high school In the Ashwaubenon School District near Green Bay, solving attendance problems comes from routine, attention and persistence. —Nadia Scharf, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

persistence

noun

per·​sis·​tence pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s 

-ˈzis-

1

: the act or fact of persisting

2

: the quality of being persistent