as in diligence
attentive and persistent effort
this project has been successful only through the assiduity of a lot of people
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Recent Examples of assiduity
These indestructible treasures have always been buried in matter, awaiting the invention of scanning electron microscopes and scientists with enough assiduity to spend decades on end peering into their atomic eyes.
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Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2023
Lee is hardly the first biographer to be wooed by the allure of her subject; to risk being squashed by the weight of her research; or to concede that, despite her assiduity, much will elude her grasp.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2021
Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2023
Lee is hardly the first biographer to be wooed by the allure of her subject; to risk being squashed by the weight of her research; or to concede that, despite her assiduity, much will elude her grasp.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assiduity
Noun
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This level of diligence protects you from errors and potential audits.—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Owing mostly to the lack of diligence, Layton got a one-year suspension that began Dec. 27.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 11-track effort featured Trevor Spitta, Zachary Moon, Paco, and MyNameIsntJMack.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Any effort by the Trump administration to deport incarcerated US nationals to another country would likely face significant legal pushback.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The increase's magnitude and persistence have shocked many climate experts, leaving them somewhat puzzled about what else could be behind the remarkable rise.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Their journey proves that self-belief, discipline, and persistence can help in overcoming challenges and create a better future for oneself and others.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The second Donald Trump presidential administration has signaled a pro-crypto regulatory stance, boosting hopes for the market in the coming years and opening the door for a new round of potential bumper sponsorship agreements with major industry players.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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California’s weed industry currently owes $1.3 billion in back taxes.—
Lindsey Bartlett,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Assiduity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assiduity. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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