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
This is not a trivial statement, as the phenomenon of belief perseverance, all the more striking when it’s no longer justified, has been studied for a long time.
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David Chauvet, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
His story is an example of perseverance and, at the same time, an inspiration for all those who seek to make their dreams come true, seeing how an Uber driver managed to become one of the catchers for the most important organization in Major League Baseball.
—Jorge Ebro, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Family Roots That Fuelled Business Innovation McKennon’s deep commitment to inclusivity and empowerment is rooted in her upbringing, which instilled in her the values of perseverance and community support.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Saturn asks us to work hard to manifest our visions for the future, demanding discipline, patience and perseverance.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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David Chauvet, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
His story is an example of perseverance and, at the same time, an inspiration for all those who seek to make their dreams come true, seeing how an Uber driver managed to become one of the catchers for the most important organization in Major League Baseball.
—Jorge Ebro, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Family Roots That Fuelled Business Innovation McKennon’s deep commitment to inclusivity and empowerment is rooted in her upbringing, which instilled in her the values of perseverance and community support.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Saturn asks us to work hard to manifest our visions for the future, demanding discipline, patience and perseverance.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perseverance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perseverance
Noun
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This late-career emergence as an elite quarterback demonstrated both Gannon's persistence and the impact of finally finding the right organizational fit.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Such persistence can pay off in the long run: civil society groups in Bangladesh, South Africa, and Sri Lanka eventually chased out corrupt politicians.—
Elizabeth David-Barrett,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 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
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After 11 years of perseverance and determination, Rory McIlroy finally secured his elusive Grand Slam win, donning the iconic green jacket with tears of joy streaming down his face.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Palestinians have rejected the proposal and expressed their determination to remain in their homeland.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Perseverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perseverance. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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