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
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.
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Research by Michael Scheier and Charles Carver found that optimism fuels persistence because optimistic individuals envision reaching their goals, even during setbacks.
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Not only about the persistence of violence against women but about the confusions present across our societies.
—Katie Ebner-Landy, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Some people with this syndrome appear to show distinct biological changes, the research found — among them differences in immune cells, reawakening of a dormant virus called Epstein-Barr, and the persistence of a coronavirus protein in their blood.
—Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The persistence of pay gaps between men and women or Black and white people, for example, inherently creates a less inclusive workplace and a lasting impression on employees that they aren’t treated equally.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 18 Feb. 2025
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Not only about the persistence of violence against women but about the confusions present across our societies.
—Katie Ebner-Landy, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Some people with this syndrome appear to show distinct biological changes, the research found — among them differences in immune cells, reawakening of a dormant virus called Epstein-Barr, and the persistence of a coronavirus protein in their blood.
—Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The persistence of pay gaps between men and women or Black and white people, for example, inherently creates a less inclusive workplace and a lasting impression on employees that they aren’t treated equally.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s
-ˈzis-
1
: the act or fact of persisting
2
: the quality of being persistent
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