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
While persistence can be a big key to success in B2B sales in crowded markets, if marketing feels intrusive or overly aggressive, prospective customers will quickly lose interest.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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These trends point to a continuation of the Great Resignation.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 2024
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The upcoming Gladiator sequel featuring Mescal, Washington, and Nielsen is set to premiere in theaters this Friday, serving as a continuation of the original film decades later after its tumultuous ending.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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The platform’s robust offline capability ensures uninterrupted operations, even in disconnected scenarios, empowering industries to maintain continuity and meet stringent regulatory requirements.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Although the deal was revealed just three weeks after execs floated it during an earnings call, the generous timeline for closing it is designed to enable continuity.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawing slavery–except in one instance–further gave Louisiana and other states a legal opening for the continuance of slave labor.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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The big picture: The block party's continuance comes as Salt Lake City's indie music scene grows.Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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