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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Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
Sales bring empathy, persistence, active listening and problem solving.
—Sarah Goodall, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
For hackers, this method offers the ultimate persistence.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Her persistence and questioning are contagious to her classmates, too.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 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 21 Jul. 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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