Mortal
Mortal adjective - Likely to cause or capable of causing death.
Persistent and mortal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Mortal".
Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Mortal and persistent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mortal" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Nobody could agree on what Golconda was, but one persistent rumor was that it would allow you to shake off the Embrace and become mortal again.
Source: Vampire Refugee - In Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, persistent victory results in harder and harder difficulty.
Source: Rubber Band AI
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Persistent and Mortal. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/mortal/persistent
Mortal & Persistent. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/mortal/persistent>.
Persistent or Mortal. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/mortal/persistent.
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