as in persistence
the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult
His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job. Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill.
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Recent Examples of perseverance
Inspired by a trip to South Africa in which Kendrick visited Nelson Mandela’s cell, the cautiously optimistic track extols the work of perseverance, citing previous Black struggles as evidence that the future is not foreclosed.
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Noah brought up the code throughout the evening, and many presenters and winners — including Kendrick Lamar — shouted out the perseverance of the area in their speeches.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2025
As a collegiate athlete, Williams discovered that perseverance and high expectations are necessary for real success.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Nature has always been a place of comfort for me and has taught me perseverance in my personal life and on my journey of transitioning.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Noah brought up the code throughout the evening, and many presenters and winners — including Kendrick Lamar — shouted out the perseverance of the area in their speeches.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2025
As a collegiate athlete, Williams discovered that perseverance and high expectations are necessary for real success.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Nature has always been a place of comfort for me and has taught me perseverance in my personal life and on my journey of transitioning.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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Their journey proves that self-belief, discipline, and persistence can help in overcoming challenges and create a better future for oneself and others.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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The increase's magnitude and persistence have shocked many climate experts, leaving them somewhat puzzled about what else could be behind the remarkable rise.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.—
Eric Sondheimer Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2020
Noun
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Despite managing only three top-10 finishes in the Cup Series during that year, his determination has only grown, and the confidence Kaulig Racing has in him reflects his importance to their expectations this year.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Facing a ticking clock that threatens to turn the case cold, Noelle’s determination leads her into a mystery embedded within a society in transition, where women are fighting for greater autonomy.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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