Persistent
adjective
Continuing to exist, happen or doing something for a long time, even in difficult situations or without results.
She is a persistent woman and does not give up easily.
Often appears as...
- persistent effort
- persistent problem
adjective
A persistent feeling or idea continues to exist in one's mind for a long period of time.
He had a persistent feeling of dread before his examination.
Often appears as...
- persistent thought
- persistent belief
adjective
In medicine, a persistent condition or illness lasts for a long time, or much longer than expected.
Persistent coughing might be a symptom of a more serious health problem.
Often appears as...
- persistent pain
- persistent illness
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Technical
adjective
In computing, data that is persistent continues to exist after the program that created it has stopped.
Persistent cookies can track a user's activity for an indefinite period of time.
Often appears as...
- persistent data
- persistent cookies
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Technical
adjective
Continuing to exist, happen or doing something for a long time, even in difficult situations or without results.
She is a persistent woman and does not give up easily.
Often appears as...
- persistent effort
- persistent problem
adjective
A persistent feeling or idea continues to exist in one's mind for a long period of time.
He had a persistent feeling of dread before his examination.
Often appears as...
- persistent thought
- persistent belief
adjective
In medicine, a persistent condition or illness lasts for a long time, or much longer than expected.
Persistent coughing might be a symptom of a more serious health problem.
Often appears as...
- persistent pain
- persistent illness
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
In computing, data that is persistent continues to exist after the program that created it has stopped.
Persistent cookies can track a user's activity for an indefinite period of time.
Often appears as...
- persistent data
- persistent cookies
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Against Odds
Use 'persistent' when someone continues to try, despite many challenges or failures.
Despite numerous rejections, his persistent application efforts finally landed him a job.
Pro Tip 2/3No Quick Results
Describe actions that take a long time to achieve results with 'persistent'.
Her persistent studying improved her grades over several semesters.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Positive
Often carries a positive tone, admiring someone's relentless effort or resolve.
The persistent dedication of the volunteers made the event a success.
Pro Tip 1/3Against Odds
Use 'persistent' when someone continues to try, despite many challenges or failures.
Despite numerous rejections, his persistent application efforts finally landed him a job.
Pro Tip 2/3No Quick Results
Describe actions that take a long time to achieve results with 'persistent'.
Her persistent studying improved her grades over several semesters.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Positive
Often carries a positive tone, admiring someone's relentless effort or resolve.
The persistent dedication of the volunteers made the event a success.
Pro Tip 1/3Against Odds
Use 'persistent' when someone continues to try, despite many challenges or failures.
Despite numerous rejections, his persistent application efforts finally landed him a job.
Pro Tip 2/3No Quick Results
Describe actions that take a long time to achieve results with 'persistent'.
Her persistent studying improved her grades over several semesters.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotionally Positive
Often carries a positive tone, admiring someone's relentless effort or resolve.
The persistent dedication of the volunteers made the event a success.
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Why the Arctic is...
where most of the world's population lives. Many scientists are concerned that shifts in weather patterns will last longer and be more extreme, with short term fluctuations becoming persistent cold snaps, heat waves, droughts and floods. So the Arctic sensitivity doesn't just serve as an early warning alarm
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What is World of...
playground to connect interact and have fun with friends and family on a whole new level we kind of envisioned one day we want to bring the universal Warcraft to life in sort of a persistent universe game that you could be an individual character within this living breathing
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What is bipolar...
changes in appetite, feeling worthless or excessively guilty, sleeping either too much or too little, restlessness or slowness, or persistent thoughts of suicide. Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults
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What’s that ringing in...
Today, roughly one in seven people worldwide experiences this auditory sensation. So where does this persistent sound come from? When you normally hear something, sound waves hit various areas of your ear,
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Is marijuana bad for...
Known as marijuana-induced psychosis, these symptoms usually subside when a person stops using marijuana. But in rare cases, psychosis doesn’t subside, instead unmasking a persistent psychotic disorder.
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I don't want children --...
I recognized the roles that were placed on me very early. One persistent concept that I observed -- existing in our language, in our media -- was that women are not only supposed to have children,
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Giant Centipede PIPE...
the iguana is fast twitchy highly mobile and impulsive the centipede is slower persistent hungry and strategic the centipede advances on the iguana the iguana retreats
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Eating Myself: Giant...
after a baby green iguana the iguana is fast twitchy highly mobile and impulsive the centipede is slower persistent hungry and strategic the centipede advances on
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How a Woman's Donated...
breast cancer melanoma the cervical screws and wires and a replaced hip that's what I told her I said interested but she was persistent we'll scroll
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Hyena Sniffs Out a Soggy...
It's got to be here somewhere. And he's nothing, if not persistent.
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Why the Arctic is...
where most of the world's population lives. Many scientists are concerned that shifts in weather patterns will last longer and be more extreme, with short term fluctuations becoming persistent cold snaps, heat waves, droughts and floods. So the Arctic sensitivity doesn't just serve as an early warning alarm
Video examples
What is World of...
playground to connect interact and have fun with friends and family on a whole new level we kind of envisioned one day we want to bring the universal Warcraft to life in sort of a persistent universe game that you could be an individual character within this living breathing
Video examples
What is bipolar...
changes in appetite, feeling worthless or excessively guilty, sleeping either too much or too little, restlessness or slowness, or persistent thoughts of suicide. Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults
Video examples
What’s that ringing in...
Today, roughly one in seven people worldwide experiences this auditory sensation. So where does this persistent sound come from? When you normally hear something, sound waves hit various areas of your ear,
Video examples
Is marijuana bad for...
Known as marijuana-induced psychosis, these symptoms usually subside when a person stops using marijuana. But in rare cases, psychosis doesn’t subside, instead unmasking a persistent psychotic disorder.
Video examples
I don't want children --...
I recognized the roles that were placed on me very early. One persistent concept that I observed -- existing in our language, in our media -- was that women are not only supposed to have children,
Video examples
Giant Centipede PIPE...
the iguana is fast twitchy highly mobile and impulsive the centipede is slower persistent hungry and strategic the centipede advances on the iguana the iguana retreats
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Eating Myself: Giant...
after a baby green iguana the iguana is fast twitchy highly mobile and impulsive the centipede is slower persistent hungry and strategic the centipede advances on
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How a Woman's Donated...
breast cancer melanoma the cervical screws and wires and a replaced hip that's what I told her I said interested but she was persistent we'll scroll
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Hyena Sniffs Out a Soggy...
It's got to be here somewhere. And he's nothing, if not persistent.
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Evgeny Morozov
Belarusian Writer
Technological defeatism - a belief that, since a given technology is here to stay, there's nothing we can do about it other than get on with it and simply adjust our norms - is a persistent feature of social thought about technology. We'll come to pay for it very dearly.
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Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
We must eliminate all nuclear weapons in order to eliminate the grave risk they pose to our world. This will require persistent efforts by all countries and peoples. A nuclear war would affect everyone, and all have a stake in preventing this nightmare.
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Steve Kerr
Lebanese Athlete
I think it's imperative to follow your heart and choose a profession you're passionate about, and if you haven't found that 'spark' yet, if you're not sure what you want to do with your lives - be persistent until you do.
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Alan Schaaf
American Businessman
The successful entrepreneurs that I see have two characteristics: self-awareness and persistence. They're able to see problems in their companies through their self-awareness and be persistent enough to solve them.
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Ralph Marston
American Writer
If you so choose, every mistake can lead to greater understanding and effectiveness. If you so choose, every frustration can help you to be more patient and more persistent.
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Maria Montessori
Italian Educator
The man of character is the persistent man, the man who is faithful to his own word, his own convictions, his own affections.
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Andre Villas-Boas
Portuguese Businessman
To be persistent and to have courage is important to get through difficult times and to achieve what you want to achieve.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.
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Hailee Steinfeld
American Actress
My mom taught me to live by the three p's: to always be passionate, persistent, and prepared.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?
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Evgeny Morozov
Belarusian Writer
Technological defeatism - a belief that, since a given technology is here to stay, there's nothing we can do about it other than get on with it and simply adjust our norms - is a persistent feature of social thought about technology. We'll come to pay for it very dearly.
Quote examples
Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
We must eliminate all nuclear weapons in order to eliminate the grave risk they pose to our world. This will require persistent efforts by all countries and peoples. A nuclear war would affect everyone, and all have a stake in preventing this nightmare.
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Steve Kerr
Lebanese Athlete
I think it's imperative to follow your heart and choose a profession you're passionate about, and if you haven't found that 'spark' yet, if you're not sure what you want to do with your lives - be persistent until you do.
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Alan Schaaf
American Businessman
The successful entrepreneurs that I see have two characteristics: self-awareness and persistence. They're able to see problems in their companies through their self-awareness and be persistent enough to solve them.
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Ralph Marston
American Writer
If you so choose, every mistake can lead to greater understanding and effectiveness. If you so choose, every frustration can help you to be more patient and more persistent.
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Maria Montessori
Italian Educator
The man of character is the persistent man, the man who is faithful to his own word, his own convictions, his own affections.
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Andre Villas-Boas
Portuguese Businessman
To be persistent and to have courage is important to get through difficult times and to achieve what you want to achieve.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.
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Hailee Steinfeld
American Actress
My mom taught me to live by the three p's: to always be passionate, persistent, and prepared.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?
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