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as in deep
firmly established over time
he has an inveterate tendency to tell some very tall tales
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as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
the man is an inveterate liar who only rarely tells the truth
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Recent Examples of inveterate
The inveterate distributor Film Movement now offers a first-of-its-kind box set that includes the director and screenwriter's opus, Poetry, and three of his early, soul-shaking staples.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Her parents owned a liquor store, though her father was an inveterate gambler, and Leaf would later acknowledge her mother as the source of her own tireless work ethic.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 July 2024
One of them is an inveterate liar who doesn't care about this country.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Di Felice, an inveterate team player, also praised the Gaultier atelier teams for being so brilliant to work with.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 June 2024
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Her parents owned a liquor store, though her father was an inveterate gambler, and Leaf would later acknowledge her mother as the source of her own tireless work ethic.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 July 2024
One of them is an inveterate liar who doesn't care about this country.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Di Felice, an inveterate team player, also praised the Gaultier atelier teams for being so brilliant to work with.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inveterate
Adjective
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Staying true to the community that shaped your brand’s identity can be the key to deeper customer loyalty and differentiating your business from competitors.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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Personalization allows retailers to build deeper connections by making every interaction feel relevant and engaging.—
WWD,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not overworked but under-challenged? Rust-out is a workplace phenomenon characterized by chronic boredom and under-stimulation, often resulting in feelings of disengagement and lack of motivation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Research highlights a direct link between chronic sleep deprivation and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This led to a lifelong friendship and exchange of letters.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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As a lifelong Cubs fan, Leiner has seen firsthand on the Topps side the impact winning teams on the North Side can have in the sports card-collecting world.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Along the way, Mould stopped his own hardcore drinking, came out as a gay man, announced a farewell-to-rock tour that didn’t last, immersed himself in electronic music and DJing, wrote scripts for World Championship Wrestling, penned a memoir, and lived everywhere from New York City to Berlin.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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After a two-year hiatus, Lizzo is back and performing three intimate shows for her hardcore fans.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne previously reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, there is no confirmed timeline for this potential IPO, and importantly, the value has been rising appreciably in recent years without the benefit of retail investor participation.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Inveterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inveterate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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