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
The text depicts what went wrong for Shackleton; lessons learned in 2019; and the flexibility, creativity and perseverance of the crews, as well as the triumph of new technologies in 2022.
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The Know, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
For engineers and scientists, perseverance is crucial, as failure often precedes research, development, and innovative breakthroughs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025
In conversation with journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Griner is likely to talk about courage, perseverance and rebuilding after adversity.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
The path is difficult, requiring perseverance through the inevitable stumbling blocks that can act as stepping stones to success.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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The Know, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
For engineers and scientists, perseverance is crucial, as failure often precedes research, development, and innovative breakthroughs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025
In conversation with journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Griner is likely to talk about courage, perseverance and rebuilding after adversity.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
The path is difficult, requiring perseverance through the inevitable stumbling blocks that can act as stepping stones to success.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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Conclusion The path to meaningful DEI progress requires patience, persistence and rigorous measurement.—
Natalie Norfus,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Patience, persistence and strategic thinking separate the best from the rest.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 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
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At this point, Athena will fly autonomously through to its landing, utilizing onboard imaging systems and sensors to analyze the terrain below and make navigational determinations.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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His determination to forge a path toward justice within a treacherous landscape of political machinations and gang warfare forms the narrative backbone of the show.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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