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
Looking back at their careers, the group collectively agree that perseverance and endurance are at the core of their success.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 July 2025
Still, Thais-Williams’ vision and perseverance to create and sustain a home for her community will resonate for generations to come.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Geared toward middle and high school students, this 55-minute multi-media program features the stories and music of sons of former slaves, and how each, via perseverance and work ethic, developed their respective talents to sprout the roots of American popular music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
His perseverance and commitment paid off in the form of consecutive Stanley Cups the past two years.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 July 2025
Still, Thais-Williams’ vision and perseverance to create and sustain a home for her community will resonate for generations to come.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Geared toward middle and high school students, this 55-minute multi-media program features the stories and music of sons of former slaves, and how each, via perseverance and work ethic, developed their respective talents to sprout the roots of American popular music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
His perseverance and commitment paid off in the form of consecutive Stanley Cups the past two years.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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Keyon Monte’s journey through the world of theater has been shaped by persistence, reinvention and a deep love for storytelling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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For hackers, this method offers the ultimate persistence.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Distributions to heirs or charitable contributions can be made by the determination of an independent trustee.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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However, their passion for the sport and determination led to changes in the rules, allowing Muslim women to compete in full-body uniforms at both collegiate and national levels.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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