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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

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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

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chronic enduring lasting

STRONG

advancing maintaining persevering progressing pursuing sustaining

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carrying-on permanent

Antonyms

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temporary

ADJECTIVE

diligent

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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

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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

WEAK

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

WEAK

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

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breathing contemporary

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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

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apathetic asleep inactive lethargic sluggish

WEAK

dead

ADJECTIVE

long-lived

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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

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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

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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

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ephemeral fleeting indefinite transient

ADJECTIVE

resolute

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adamant bold courageous obstinate persistent relentless serious staunch steadfast strong stubborn tenacious uncompromising unflinching unshakable unwavering unyielding

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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

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cohesive determined dogged forceful persistent relentless resolute spunky staunch steadfast stout strong-willed stubborn tough unswerving

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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

With energy prices raising headline inflation, officials may not be able to tell for months whether underlying price pressures are fading, persisting or getting worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The gusty conditions are expected to continue across Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Ana winds persisting through Sunday, the National Weather Service’s area forecast said Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

They also cautioned about disinflation in rents persisting.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“You ain’t got a mother somewhere?” says Camel, persisting.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

persisting

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