PERSEVERING Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

persevering 1 of 2

adjective

as in persistent

continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake

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verb

present participle of persevere

as in persisting

to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research

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As the evening turned to night and the festivities wound down, people hugged and said goodbye and thanked my husband and me for persevering. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Aside from his flashy style and unique combination of quick athleticism and devastating strength, Nadal is also known for persevering through injury. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Kudos to their team for persevering through it and coming out to live for a second round of the playoffs. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 Jokic blamed himself for the series loss, which ended with Minnesota persevering through injuries to Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu and Kyle Anderson. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 However, the outlet also says Beatrice is persevering and trying to block out the outside noise. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026 In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati. — Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026 According to league and team sources, the Knicks have not engaged in any discussions about a possible Towns trade this season and plan on persevering with him during this challenging time. — Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California. — Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026

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Adjective

The scorching temperatures and persistent droughts in June and July mutually reinforced each other to create a hot weather spiral, according to Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft built to provide persistent maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistent

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That’s because about half of the patients suffer from a rare reaction called hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD), which often appears as a visual disturbance, Bekhrad says.

— Dawn Fallik, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
Last week’s levels at Lake Mead are the latest sign of pressure on the Colorado River system, which is under threat from overconsumption and increasing temperatures, no thanks to a persisting megadrought in the region.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of persisting

Adjective

Still, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains resolute.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
That approach has totted up 38 unbeaten matches and created a resolute backline – another key trait of almost all World Cup winners – through pragmatism-by-possession.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

So why were the Board of Peace and mediators insistent on moving forward with the plan now?

— Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
James Madison was insistent that Congress was the most important and powerful branch, especially the House, which was closest to the people and, being elected every two years, would infuse new blood and new ideas into Congress in perpetuity.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

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