as in insistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
although his first attempts were singularly unsuccessful, he was persistent in his pursuit of a career in rock music
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Recent Examples of persistent
Southerners are known for their generous and persistent hospitality—which is usually expressed in the form of food.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
And consider selecting pest-and-disease-resistant vegetable varieties if facing one persistent problem.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
The former Premier League star landed in Charlotte on loan by virtue of some persistent negotiating from general manager Zoran Krneta.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
The trade war has added worry to financial markets that are already concerned over persistent inflation and how the duties might slow the U.S. economy and harm profits.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
And consider selecting pest-and-disease-resistant vegetable varieties if facing one persistent problem.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
The former Premier League star landed in Charlotte on loan by virtue of some persistent negotiating from general manager Zoran Krneta.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
The trade war has added worry to financial markets that are already concerned over persistent inflation and how the duties might slow the U.S. economy and harm profits.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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The insistent demands that email, text messages, application notifications, infrastructure alerts, etc. place on knowledge worker attention can easily compromise an individual’s ability to sustain focus on the task at hand.—
Mark Settle,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The roaring cry of the dogs had taken on an insistent note.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fiscal and monetary policy are walking a tightrope between weak real growth and stubborn inflation.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The financial outlook from nation’s largest retailer, which has thrived amid stubborn inflation, delivered a jolt across the retail sector.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.—
Todd Holmes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The tantrums on social media and stern, tough-guy prose from behind the resolute desk are getting results and moving various countries to cater to his whims or reassess their previous positions.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The tenacious point-of-attack stopper stripped several Oakland ballhandlers in the first quarter and set the tone for the rest of the night.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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But on the Italian front, the Allies had run into tenacious German positions near the Abbey of Monte Cassino.—
Catherine Musemeche,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The team has been impressed by his dogged perimeter defense against opposing point guards.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Roy emailed me hoping to highlight a neighbor whose dogged dedication to moderating a neighborhood group chat helped keep an entire community in Encino safe and informed during the fires.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As Shared Economy Services continues to attract extraordinary talent & experience and increases its momentum, Bobby retains his passion and remains steadfast in his vision.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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As their friends glide in and out of liaisons, Mlotek and her boyfriend build a life together, their commitment mostly steadfast over the course of 12 years.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The path isn’t always easy—after all, short-term pressures and market volatility can be relentless.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Most took the language of his cryptic message to mean that there was something to the breakup buzz, which has been relentless since late 2024.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Arne Slot had clearly told Liverpool to be patient and not get drawn into the ferocious scrap Everton wanted.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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