Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪstənt/
noun a person who persists, especially in spite of opposition, difficulty, or discouragement
A1 She is a persistent in her pursuit of knowledge.
A2 The persistent of the rain made the streets flood.
B1 His persistent in asking for a raise finally paid off.
B2 The persistent of the rumors led to widespread panic.
C1 The persistent of the detective eventually solved the case.
C2 Her persistent in advocating for human rights earned her a Nobel Peace Prize.
adjective continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
A1 She was persistent in asking for help with her homework.
A2 The persistent rain ruined our plans for a picnic.
B1 Despite numerous rejections, he remained persistent in his job search.
B2 Her persistent efforts paid off when she finally completed her first marathon.
C1 The persistent rumors about his involvement in the scandal were eventually proven true.
C2 His persistent pursuit of excellence in his work earned him a promotion to a senior position.
formal Despite facing numerous setbacks, he remained persistent in his pursuit of higher education.
informal She's been persistent in asking for a raise, but her boss keeps avoiding the topic.
slang He's a real go-getter, always persistent in getting what he wants.
figurative The persistent rain seemed like nature's way of cleansing the earth.
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