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Another word for persistent

Choosing another word for persistent depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.

Usage Example

"Her tenacious efforts to master the language paid off when she was offered a position in Madrid."

Strongest
tenacious
persevering
determined
Strong
resolute
relentless
dogged
tireless
steadfast
unwavering

• adjective (Context 2)

Continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period, often in an undesirable or troublesome way.

Usage Example

"The patient sought medical advice for a constant cough that had lasted for over three weeks."

Strongest
constant
chronic
continual
Strong
incessant
unremitting
lingering
ongoing
enduring
unceasing

• adjective (Context 3)

In computing, designating data or state information that remains stored in non-volatile memory after the program or device that created it has been closed or powered off.

Usage Example

"The application uses non-volatile storage so users do not lose their preferences when restarting their phones."

Strongest
non-volatile
Strong
permanent

Opposites of persistent

The opposite of persistent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

temporary
volatile
fleeting
transient
short-lived
ephemeral
irresolute
yielding
See all opposites of persistent

• Nearby Words

persist
persistence
persistency
persistent
persistently
persnickety
person

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Persistent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/persistent
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