Going on
Persistent and going on are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Going on".
Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Going on and persistent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Going on" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Urban Legend of Zelda: There's a persistent rumour going on that his real name is "Gregor Onkh".
Source: Lets Play / Gronkh
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Persistent and Going on. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/going_on/persistent
Going on & Persistent. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/going_on/persistent>.
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