as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
an industrious worker who never seems to sleep
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Recent Examples of industrious
Humans’ desire for timber and space for parking lots and shopping centers eventually proved too much for even the most industrious squirrel, and the long emigrations eventually ended.
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Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Named for a particularly industrious kind of computer program that takes a long time to run, the problem is connected to some of the deepest open questions in computer science and mathematics.
—Bill Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Melania Trump also wasn’t known to be the most industrious of first ladies, according to Rogers.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
The European badger: industrious, nocturnal, nattily dressed in black-and-white stripes.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Named for a particularly industrious kind of computer program that takes a long time to run, the problem is connected to some of the deepest open questions in computer science and mathematics.
—Bill Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Melania Trump also wasn’t known to be the most industrious of first ladies, according to Rogers.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
The European badger: industrious, nocturnal, nattily dressed in black-and-white stripes.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for industrious
Adjective
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Kurt's key takeaways Tony's story is a chilling reminder that even the most diligent savers can fall victim to sophisticated scams.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ignoring these factors can undermine even the most diligent retirement saver. 3.—
Mike Vietri,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Turn passing glances into engaged followers by speaking directly to their immediate concerns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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After meeting online and falling in love, Jay and Pamela are engaged and live together with Jay’s parents.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, the Panthers were able to get a two-year deal done with cornerback Mike Jackson after a busy day of negotiating elsewhere.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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The good news is, Spanx’s sale section is currently bursting with pieces practically made for long-haul flights and busy travel days, so now is the best time to fill any gaps in your wardrobe before the weather heats up.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Industrious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrious. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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