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perseverance
noun as in diligence, hard work
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dedication, determination, endurance, grit, moxie, persistence, spunk, stamina, steadfastness, tenacity
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backbone, constancy, continuance, doggedness, drive, follow through, guts, immovability, indefatigability, pertinacity, pluck, purposefulness, pursuance, resolution, sedulity
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Example Sentences
Perseverance during the past three years paid off, however, and the couple’s 1930’s detached house now has improved insulation, a heat pump, and an electric car charging point.
“Fernando Valenzuela was always a humble person who, through perseverance and ability, managed to overcome difficult circumstances and become a great star of sports,” said Father Baudelio Magallanez García.
Moss started the season as an inspiring tale of perseverance.
Coaches and players have praised White for his professionalism and perseverance to return sooner than expected from an Achilles injury.
After Mastriano’s defeat, Kira noted, he literally compared himself to Abraham Lincoln, saying, “We are in it for the long haul. We often hear about Lincoln losing important races in his time. In the end God gave him the great victory because of perseverance. This movement is going to stay influential in this state.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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