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
What has driven Sanford's persistence to find and merge with a partner over the past couple of years?
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The full extent of increases in the reading — along with persistence in services and core inflation — will be closely watched by the European Central Bank, which markets currently expect to cut interest rates from 3% to 2% across several trims this year.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
And also for Nick’s persistence in telling a story that otherwise just would not have been told.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
For the second straight season, Mahomes has done so largely due to his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust his playing style to any game’s specific circumstances.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The full extent of increases in the reading — along with persistence in services and core inflation — will be closely watched by the European Central Bank, which markets currently expect to cut interest rates from 3% to 2% across several trims this year.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
And also for Nick’s persistence in telling a story that otherwise just would not have been told.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
For the second straight season, Mahomes has done so largely due to his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust his playing style to any game’s specific circumstances.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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This move represents a continuation of Trump’s previous efforts to restrict transgender service in the military.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
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In other respects, however, the revolt enabled a continuation of older policies.—
V.N. Trinh / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Experience no longer automatically means continuity.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Wells: Doing it in continuity is plotted out in the scripts.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The national economy, supported by Northern merchants and bankers, assumed its indefinite continuance; the national party system, stretching from Louisiana to Maine, insulated it from political challenge.—
Matthew Karp,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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At a hearing, the HOA asked for a continuance and another hearing is expected to be held in February, Baldwin said.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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