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
Nathan Hochman told the court Friday, thanking his prosecutors and the diligent work of Duran’s defense team.
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The film is still set to premiere next month, now an unintended memorial for a diligent journalist and writer.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
At the heart of every biography, though, lies a lacuna—something unknowable, no matter how candid or heavily documented the subject, no matter how familiar or diligent the biographer.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Known as a diligent attorney and an extremely hard worker, Boutros is a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Egypt.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The film is still set to premiere next month, now an unintended memorial for a diligent journalist and writer.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
At the heart of every biography, though, lies a lacuna—something unknowable, no matter how candid or heavily documented the subject, no matter how familiar or diligent the biographer.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Known as a diligent attorney and an extremely hard worker, Boutros is a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Egypt.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligent
Adjective
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They were focused and engaged, pushing all-in on forechecks and backchecks right from the opening puck drop.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Foote eventually got engaged to her now-husband, Kristofer Verduzco.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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April Kiser, a spokesperson for Arkansas State Parks, said Memorial Day weekend is a particularly busy time for state parks.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Flights were expected to peak on Thursday with almost 54,000 scheduled, although airports should also be busy Friday, according to the FAA.—
Kristin Scharkey,
Boston Herald,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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For Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, the trade deal would offer vindication for his assiduous cultivation of Mr. Trump.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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With a push back on Wednesday night, the physical and assiduous Houston Rockets earned another battle against Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Its mission is to empower voters and defend democracy through active engagement, education and advocacy.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Together with ticks, these industrious rodents help spread a disease that affects hundreds of thousands every year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Today, this San Francisco staple is known as the birthplace of Irish coffee in the U.S. and continues to boast the same delicious recipe made by industrious bartenders in a charming old-timey setting.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Diligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligent. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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