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单词 persistences
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persistence

noun

per·​sis·​tence pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s How to pronounce persistence (audio)
-ˈzi-
1
: the action or fact of persisting
2
: the quality or state of being persistent
especially : perseverance

Synonyms

  • abidance
  • ceaselessness
  • continuance
  • continuation
  • continuity
  • continuousness
  • durability
  • duration
  • endurance
  • subsistence
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Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web The hunger and persistence have paid off in a major way. Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2022 Teal shared a special thank you message in a post on the Hampton Beach Residents & Friends Facebook group, and lauded Asci's persistence in the search for her family heirloom. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 This sort of persistence by producers like Dunn has led to the trebling of U.S. oil production to 11 million barrels per day in just a decade. Christopher Helman, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 In the United States, outsiders with resources and persistence, such as activists and journalists, can try to use the legal crowbar of the Freedom of Information Act to pry facts loose. Daniel Ford, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2022 The persistence of a country’s internal politics beneath the occupier’s yoke repeatedly features in the story that Ms. Kochanski tells. Andrew Stuttaford, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Sweeney’s been pursuing her acting dream for 10 years already, proving that talent, plus persistence really can lead to the red carpet. Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Administration officials say the bill cleared Congress last week because of a deep coalition and persistence. Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022 As administration officials see it, the bill cleared Congress last week because of a deep coalition and unrelenting persistence. Josh Boak, ajc, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

persistence

noun

per·​sist·​ence pər-ˈsi-stəns How to pronounce persistence (audio)
1
: the act or fact of stubbornly continuing to do something
2
: the act or fact of continuing to exist longer than usual

persistences

noun

plural of persistence
as in continuations
uninterrupted or lasting existence the persistence of the fever for a week caused me great worry

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • continuations
  • continuities
  • durabilities
  • continuances
  • survivals
  • permanences
  • subsistences
  • endurances
  • abidances
  • durations
  • extensions
  • prolongations
  • elongations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • discontinuances
  • ends
  • discontinuities
  • stoppages
  • finishes
  • endings
  • cessations
  • terminations
  • surceases
  • closes
  • expirations
  • cutbacks
  • abridgments
  • curtailments
  • abridgements
  • shortenings
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