perseverance
steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
Theology. continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.
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Other words from perseverance
- per·se·ver·ant, adjective
- non·per·se·ver·ance, noun
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How to use perseverance in a sentence
In surveying the damage over several years, Imbolo Mbue crafts an aching narrative about greed, community and perseverance.
The album embodied King’s musical genius, capturing her optimism and perseverance, which enabled her to make it in a man’s world and has given the album great longevity and appeal to fans of all types of music.
Fifty years later, ‘Tapestry’s’ hope and optimism still resonates | Tanya Pearson | February 26, 2021 | Washington PostOur perseverance lies in recognizing our reliance on the Earth system, not our dominance of it.
Dawn of the Heliocene - Issue 90: Something Green | Summer Praetorius | September 16, 2020 | NautilusThe stories from entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses and the never-ending tales of heartache, perseverance, and resilience.
Podcast recommendations for a better life and career from Fortune’s 40 under 40 | Aric Jenkins | September 5, 2020 | FortuneThe companies that thrived in 2020 mastered the art of perseverance — and how they did so is instructive.
Shopify, Chewy and Ally are Resilience Awards finalists | Digiday Awards | September 1, 2020 | Digiday
“This is what you call perseverance, ladies and gentlemen,” Greenfield said.
How Brooklyn’s First Ice Cream Girl Fought City Hall–and Won | Michael Daly | October 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWith a backbone of steel, she matched her husband in intelligence, perseverance, and strength of spirit.
‘The Harness Maker’s Dream:’ The Unlikely Ranch King of Texas | Nick Kotz | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe amount of discipline and perseverance that it takes to train for a fight is incredible.
Jesus Said Knock You Out: In ‘Fight Church’ Christians Beat Thy Neighbor | Bryan Storkel | September 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne thinks of Viktor Frankl here—“What is to give light must endure burning”—and his philosophy of human perseverance.
This ties to me a long history and beautiful culture of accomplishment and perseverance.
Conservatives Agree: Barack Obama is ‘The Real Racist' | Jamelle Bouie | February 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe has an obstinacy and a perseverance in sticking at you that drive you almost wild, but make you learn "lots" in the end.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayThe students of the great Universities of Scotland offer, perhaps, the most striking proofs of perseverance to be found.
Friend Mac Donald | Max O'RellLewis Hayden by perseverance, may yet become a very wealthy man.
There are many Mahomedans among the inhabitants, who surpass the Hindoos in industry and perseverance.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferThere is great perseverance, aye, moral courage of no mean order, in his survival in the movement.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist | Alexander Berkman
British Dictionary definitions for perseverance
/ (ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns) /
continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty; persistence
Christianity persistence in remaining in a state of grace until death
Derived forms of perseverance
- perseverant, adjective
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