Get to know Perseverance better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like persistence or continuance.
Perseverance in a sentence
Perseverance meaning
Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
Synonyms of Perseverance
Using Perseverance
- The main meaning on this page is: Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
- Useful related words include: persistence, continuance, perseveration, purpose.
- In the example corpus, perseverance often appears in combinations such as: and perseverance, perseverance and, of perseverance.
Context around Perseverance
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 14 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Perseverance
- In this selection, "perseverance" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, grager, remarkable, award, analytical and clydeside stand out and add context to how "perseverance" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include above all perseverance is key and capacity for perseverance over adversity. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "perseverance" sits close to words such as brilliantly, cartridge and conceal, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with perseverance
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Above all, perseverance is key. (5 words)
Camilla’s is a story of remarkable perseverance and tenacity. (10 words)
Also, talking about grit and perseverance, she was a repeat founder. (11 words)
By coming from a different country, it takes a lot of patience and perseverance to see results and for that, I admire the team at Arepa2Go and am happy to be able to share their story. (36 words)
While Sturgill did not win the Feb. 25 Miss Seattle competition, she was awarded the Joell Posey Grager Perseverance Award for submitting an essay on the subject of perseverance in her personal life. (33 words)
Among those offering messages of hope and perseverance at the Kahului vigil was Pastor John Crewe of Lahaina United Methodist Church on Front Street, whose 100-year-old sanctuary is now in ruins. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
While Sturgill did not win the Feb. 25 Miss Seattle competition, she was awarded the Joell Posey Grager Perseverance Award for submitting an essay on the subject of perseverance in her personal life.
Above all, perseverance is key.
Ajulo itemised good communication, diligence and perseverance, analytical reasoning, clear sense of judgement, research, pro-people mentality and creativity as seven vital attributes a lawyer must possess to be effective.
Also, talking about grit and perseverance, she was a repeat founder.
Among those offering messages of hope and perseverance at the Kahului vigil was Pastor John Crewe of Lahaina United Methodist Church on Front Street, whose 100-year-old sanctuary is now in ruins.
And it can of course be argued that without his perseverance, Clydeside shipbuilding would never have reached the pre-eminence which it did in the 19th century.
Black people — be they in Jamaica or the U.S. — carry inside them this capacity for perseverance over adversity and scarcity, she says.
Born in a small town, he grew up in a close-knit family that valued hard work and perseverance.
By coming from a different country, it takes a lot of patience and perseverance to see results and for that, I admire the team at Arepa2Go and am happy to be able to share their story.
Camilla’s is a story of remarkable perseverance and tenacity.
Chad Rivera, a North County skater and jiu-jitsu instructor who is also blind, has inspired others in the community with his perseverance and positivity.
College football is more than just touchdowns and field goals; it’s a testament to perseverance, teamwork, and the belief that on any given day, any team can triumph, regardless of the odds.
Cowell says today’s ribbon-cutting culminates a quarter century of planning and perseverance — not to mention support from City Council as projected completion costs kept rising over those 25 years.
Former Hawks goalie missed out on the Masterton Trophy — given to the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication” — in the NHL awards, which were announced Monday.
From a budding talent to a seasoned quarterback, his journey inspires aspiring athletes, highlighting the rewards that come with perseverance and a relentless pursuit of improvement on the field.
He instilled in our family a strong work ethic, the importance of perseverance, and the value of always striving for greatness.
His promotion is a just reward for perseverance and sticking with it.
However, he condemned those who lack the perseverance and determination to hone their abilities.
In her director’s statement, she writes, “My task was no longer to simply portray the universal pain, struggle, and perseverance of women through the story of two Afghan women.
In his Easter message which was made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, the Archbishop emphasised the importance of hope, faith, and perseverance in the face of challenges.
Common combinations with perseverance
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- and perseverance 59×
- perseverance and 46×
- of perseverance 25×
- perseverance is 10×
- perseverance in 9×
- the perseverance 8×
- perseverance to 7×
- his perseverance 6×
- perseverance rover 6×
- for perseverance 4×