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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But four months after becoming the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote, Trump faces a new reality of needing to tackle some of the most stubborn challenges awaiting any new president and deliver on his campaign promises to lower prices.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
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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With a heavy heart and a tenacious, versatile playing style hitting the field in 2025, Bell knows his family is with him as well.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Celtics couldn’t keep Jalen Brunson off the free-throw line late in the first half but otherwise used tenacious, smart defense to hold the Knicks to 48 points on 33.3 percent field goal shooting before halftime.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Tom McCarthy’s film is a salute to dogged determination, as the paper’s Spotlight investigative team tracks down leads and tries to get people to go on the record.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Doing the little things right — like playing dogged perimeter defense — will pay off in big ways for Kuminga in the Dubs.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Many in the department remain steadfast that Mercado should be disciplined — or at least removed from the prestigious investigative unit.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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As a family, our focus remains steadfast on celebrating Doom’s extraordinary legacy—his unparalleled artistry and his lasting impact on music and culture.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
28 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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Such figures are not surprising to those closely observing how AI is transforming medical workflows, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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For its lead program in Friedreich ataxia (FA), the company has observed promising preclinical results, including restoration of frataxin (FXN) levels in patient cells and animal models.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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