as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
a student who has been unceasingly diligent in pursuit of a degree in mathematics
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Recent Examples of diligent
The state is counting on you to be diligent in putting this puzzle together.
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Add in the likes of Amazon, Fox, Paramount Global, Sony and others throwing events and a diligent buyer can fill their diary twice over.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Add in the likes of Amazon, Fox, Paramount Global, Sony and others throwing events and a diligent buyer can fill their diary twice over.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diligent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligent
Adjective
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But standing in a busy subway station, Duffy vowed to continue providing the city with federal support and confirmed the administration has not withheld funding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Mission Beach tower is the busiest in the entire city, and the beach’s popularity with tourists makes emergencies more likely there.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In any case, an assiduous pre-inspection is essential.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Every song reveals new layers, showcasing not just a singer, but a true artist and assiduous researcher, constantly pushing the boundaries and discovering new ways to express the timeless journey of love.—
Mario Sesti,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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These teams also check for individuals with active warrants.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many freedom seekers began their journey unaided and many completed their self-emancipation without assistance, but each subsequent decade in which slavery was legal in the United States, there was an increase in active efforts to assist escape.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This Big Spring Deal sees a big discount on this intelligent, industrious model: 50% off retail!—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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And once again, Ukraine and its 37.7 million good-humored, industrious and resourceful people are left out in the cold.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Diligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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