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persisting

ADJECTIVE
abiding
Synonyms
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continuing enduring eternal everlasting lasting persistent steadfast
STRONG
fast steady
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constant indissoluble permanent perpetual
Antonyms
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ceasing ending ephemeral temporary transient
STRONG
unfixed
WEAK
fleeting
ADJECTIVE
chronic
Synonyms
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constant continual continuing continuous deep-rooted deep-seated habitual incurable lifelong lingering persistent protracted recurrent recurring sustained
WEAK
abiding ceaseless confirmed enduring ever-present fixed inborn inbred ineradicable ingrained inveterate lasting long-lived long-standing obstinate perennial prolonged rooted routine settled stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual
Antonyms
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ceasing ending halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted occasional stopping temporary
WEAK
curable eradicable
ADJECTIVE
constant
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ceaseless chronic continual continuous endless eternal incessant nonstop perpetual persistent relentless sustained unending uninterrupted unrelenting unremitting
STRONG
everlasting
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abiding enduring interminable lasting
Antonyms
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brief broken ceasing completed discontinuous ending ephemeral finished halting infrequent intermittent interrupted merciful occasional relenting stopping sympathetic temporary terminable transient
WEAK
changeable concluding disloyal fickle flagging fluctuating inconstant irregular terminating undecided undetermined unstable unsteady untrue untrustworthy varying wavering
ADJECTIVE
continual
Synonyms
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around-the-clock ceaseless continuous endless enduring frequent interminable perpetual persistent recurrent relentless repeated steady unbroken unceasing unending uninterrupted unremitting
WEAK
aeonian connected consecutive dateless eternal everlasting oft-repeated permanent regular repetitive running staying timeless unchanging unfailing unflagging unvarying unwaning
Antonyms
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bounded broken ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular occasional sporadic stopping terminable transient
WEAK
checked halting inconstant temporary
ADJECTIVE
continuing
Synonyms
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chronic enduring lasting
STRONG
advancing maintaining persevering progressing pursuing sustaining
WEAK
carrying-on permanent
Antonyms
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temporary
ADJECTIVE
diligent
Synonyms
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active assiduous attentive careful conscientious eager earnest indefatigable industrious painstaking persistent studious tireless
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busy constant eager beaver grind laborious occupied operose pertinacious plugging sedulous steadfast unflagging unrelenting untiring
Antonyms
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careless disinterested idle ignorant inactive inattentive lazy neglectful thoughtless tired uncareful unconcerned unenthusiastic unscrupulous weary
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indifferent languid lethargic negligent
ADJECTIVE
inveterate
Synonyms
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addicted habitual hard-core hardened incurable lifelong
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abiding accustomed chronic confirmed continuing customary deep-rooted deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool enduring entrenched fixed habituated inbred incorrigible indurated ineradicable ingrained innate long-lasting long-lived obstinate old perennial permanent persistent set settled stubborn sworn usual
Antonyms
WEAK
short-lived
ADJECTIVE
lasting
Synonyms
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abiding continuing deep-rooted durable eternal everlasting indelible lifelong long-term longstanding permanent stable
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constant continual endless forever in for the long haul incessant indissoluble inexhaustible inexpungible old perdurable perennial perpetual till the cows come home unceasing undying unremitting
Antonyms
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ending ephemeral impermanent temporary transient
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ceasing fleeting passing short-lived
ADJECTIVE
lingering
Synonyms
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abiding constant continuing deep-rooted deep-seated enduring ever-present ingrained lasting lifelong persistent protracted recurrent recurring stubborn
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confirmed fixed incurable obstinate perennial prolonged rooted routine settled sustained
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ceaseless continual continuous habitual inborn inbred ineradicable inveterate long-lived long-standing tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual
Antonyms
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ending ephemeral fleeting short-lived superficial temporary transient yielding
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indefinite
ADJECTIVE
living
Synonyms
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breathing contemporary
STRONG
alert animated awake brisk continuing current developing dynamic live operative subsisting ticking warm
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alive around existent extant in use lively ongoing strong vigorous vital
Antonyms
STRONG
apathetic asleep inactive lethargic sluggish
WEAK
dead
ADJECTIVE
long-lived
Synonyms
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durable long-lasting
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abiding advancing carrying-on chronic enduring lasting long-standing maintaining old perdurable perennial permanent persevering persistent progressing pursuing sustaining
ADJECTIVE
perdurable
Synonyms
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abiding advancing carrying-on chronic durable enduring lasting long-lasting long-lived long-standing maintaining old perennial permanent persevering persistent progressing pursuing sustaining
ADJECTIVE
persistent
Synonyms
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constant continual endless enduring incessant insistent perpetual relentless repeated resolute steadfast steady stubborn tenacious unrelenting unremitting
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assiduous bound bound and determined bulldogged dogged firm fixed immovable in for long haul indefatigable interminable like bad penny never-ending obdurate obstinate perseverant persevering pertinacious sticky tireless unflagging unshakable
Antonyms
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broken ceasing disloyal ending inconstant intermittent interrupted merciful stopping sympathetic temporary terminable unstable unsteady untrustworthy weak yielding
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lazy relenting surrendering
ADJECTIVE
protracted
Synonyms
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continual continuing continuous enduring lingering persistent recurrent sustained
STRONG
abiding confirmed fixed ingrained lasting obstinate prolonged recurring rooted settled
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ceaseless constant deep-rooted deep-seated ever-present habitual inborn inbred incurable ineradicable inveterate lifelong long-lived long-standing perennial routine stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual
Antonyms
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ceasing halting infrequent intermittent interrupted
STRONG
ephemeral fleeting indefinite transient
ADJECTIVE
resolute
Synonyms
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adamant bold courageous obstinate persistent relentless serious staunch steadfast strong stubborn tenacious uncompromising unflinching unshakable unwavering unyielding
WEAK
constant dead set on decided dogged faithful firm fixed immutable inflexible intent upon intrepid loyal meaning business persevering purposeful resolved set settled steady true unbending unchanging undaunted unfaltering unflagging unshaken valiant
Antonyms
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afraid agreeable complacent cooperative cowardly fearful flexible irresolute light meek shy soft submissive surrendering timid unreliable wavering weak willing yielding
WEAK
cautious
ADJECTIVE
round-the-clock
Synonyms
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around-the-clock constant continuous endless incessant interminable nonstop ongoing perpetual relentless unbroken unending uninterrupted
WEAK
aeonian ceaseless connected consecutive dateless enduring eternal everlasting frequent oft-repeated permanent persistent recurrent regular repeated repetitive running staying steady timeless unceasing unchanging unfailing unflagging unremitting unvarying unwaning
Antonyms
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bounded broken ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished incontinuous intermittent interrupted stopping terminable terminating transient
ADJECTIVE
tenacious
Synonyms
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cohesive determined dogged forceful persistent relentless resolute spunky staunch steadfast stout strong-willed stubborn tough unswerving
STRONG
retentive
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adamant bound clinging coherent fast firm inflexible intransigent iron meaning business mulish obdurate obstinate persevering pertinacious possessive purposeful set solid stalwart sturdy sure tight true unforgetful unshakable
Antonyms
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afraid irresolute kind unreliable weak yielding
WEAK
loose slack surrendering unattached
ADJECTIVE
unremitting
Synonyms
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ceaseless continuous enduring eternal incessant ongoing persistent recurrent relentless unceasing unending unflagging
WEAK
aeonian around-the-clock connected consecutive constant dateless endless everlasting frequent interminable nonstop oft-repeated permanent perpetual regular repeated repetitive round-the-clock running staying steady timeless unbroken unchanging unfailing uninterrupted unvarying unwaning
Antonyms
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ceasing changing completed discontinuous ending finished infrequent intermittent interrupted stopping transient
NOUN
continuation
Synonyms
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continuance continuity extension perpetuation preservation
STRONG
assiduity duration endurance furtherance increase line postscript production prolongation propagation protraction sequel succession supplement sustenance tenacity
WEAK
augmenting continuing enduring going on increasing maintaining perpetuating preserving producing prolonging protracting sustaining
Antonyms
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stoppage
WEAK
cessation end finish halt stop termination
NOUN
persistency
Synonyms
STRONG
assiduity continuance continuity continuum duration endurance extension furtherance increase line perpetuation persistence postscript preservation production prolongation propagation protraction sequel succession supplement sustenance tenacity
WEAK
augmenting continuing enduring going on increasing maintaining perpetuating preserving producing prolonging protracting sustaining
Antonyms
STRONG
curtailment decrease destruction end hindrance indifference ruin stoppage
NOUN
dwelling
Synonyms
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belaboring brooding laboring
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harping

Example Sentences

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“Retail participation in levered index products has come in, and we think persisting interest in sector trading will result in more violent thematic moves under the hood,” said the Goldman team.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The war with Iran caused a severe global jet fuel shortage, with prices surging to over $200 a barrel and supply issues persisting despite a cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

So that looks like the war persisting for a while yet.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Heavy rainfall is expected, persisting into Monday as the storm makes its way across the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Primary thoroughfares have a way of persisting through the indignities of time—though Manhattan Island has been entirely resurfaced by human hands, the old Indian trail through it persists as Broadway.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro