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
The hikers had to endure temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit that night, accompanied by persistent snow, officials said.
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Megan Forrester, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025
In the face of deep and persistent learning losses, that work has never been more important.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
During a news briefing, Leavitt scolded the party for its persistent stance on the issue despite data suggesting most Americans oppose trans inclusion in women's sports.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Intense fear of gaining weight or persistent behaviors that get in the way of weight gain, even if the person is already at a dangerously low weight.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Megan Forrester, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025
In the face of deep and persistent learning losses, that work has never been more important.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
During a news briefing, Leavitt scolded the party for its persistent stance on the issue despite data suggesting most Americans oppose trans inclusion in women's sports.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Intense fear of gaining weight or persistent behaviors that get in the way of weight gain, even if the person is already at a dangerously low weight.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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But Meghan, 43, was insistent, recalling that her mom, Doria Ragland, loved the West Coast fast food chain’s signature tacos.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Several reports have said there’s a new iPad Air on the way, though Gurman is insistent that won’t come just yet.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Another type of hyperpigmentation that kojic acid can help with is melasma—a stubborn and hard-to-treat skin condition characterized by splotchy, brown or grayish patches.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2025
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Like this Fire sign, Drizella is unapologetically stubborn and impatience, believing she is entitled to nothing but the best.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Allen learned on the job from Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen at The Row, who have always been resolute about doing things their own way.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The difference in the game was Mission Hills’ balance, its tenacious defense and 3-point shooting.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Pulse Charter Connect, led by its tenacious female founder, Laura Epstein, is tackling the organ transplant logistics crisis head-on.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
19 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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In the meantime, colleges should remain steadfast in their commitment to fairness, equity, and the rule of law—principles that have long guided American higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The relentless pushing reaches a point of questioning.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The post, which unexpectedly went viral in January for reasons that Meli does not know, questions ambition's place in modern life, portraying it as a relentless force driven by capitalism and social conditioning rather than genuine fulfillment.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The pharmaceutical industry thrives on precision and an unwavering commitment to patient outcomes.—
Sivakumar Ramakrishnan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Cambridge is the perfect place to test out this technology because the Cambridge Biomedical Campus is a hub for world-class biomedical research, patient care and education.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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