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
Amidst the persistent wave of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon brands vying for the title of Next Big Thing, our palates were relieved to discover Hundred Acre founder Jayson Woodbridge had shifted gears with the release of Summer Dreams.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
Federal data, previously reported by this news organization, showed a fluctuating but persistent number of pilot-reported near midair collisions over the past two decades.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
This pattern is forming in response to an active storm track just north of New Mexico and a persistent surface trough in the lee of the southern Rockies.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Despite the persistent myth that our species evolved to chase down prey on the savanna, horses will generally beat even the most elite human endurance athletes in contests of speed and distance.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
Federal data, previously reported by this news organization, showed a fluctuating but persistent number of pilot-reported near midair collisions over the past two decades.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
This pattern is forming in response to an active storm track just north of New Mexico and a persistent surface trough in the lee of the southern Rockies.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Despite the persistent myth that our species evolved to chase down prey on the savanna, horses will generally beat even the most elite human endurance athletes in contests of speed and distance.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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Marsh was insistent there was still more to unlock in Vandersloot — even at 36, even in Year 15 in the league.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images 2015 [Zoe] Saldaña reveals that her husband was insistent on taking her last name, which their kids also share.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Described by family as larger-than-life in personality and stature, the 6-foot-5-inch Wesley is remembered as a jovial, fiercely stubborn man with a quick wit and passion for advocacy.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Happy Birthday for Saturday, March 29, 2025: You are opinionated and stubborn.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The letter offers a resolute response to Ballal’s treatment unlike the one signed by Yang and Kramer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is plenty of good sense in the EU taking a resolute stand.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The tenacious freshman stared ahead blankly, her eyes welling with tears, the losing USC locker room silent around her.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Paredes’ tenacious plate appearances have produced just three singles in 16 at-bats.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and Tone Bell star in the movie, which follows Wile E. Coyote, who, after Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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The dogged detective is played by Peter Eggers, Sweden’s answer to Michael Fassbender (no bad angles), and is directed by Lisa Siwe, director of the OG Nordic thriller series The Bridge (see below).—
Andrea Duncan-Mao,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The latest decline comes after a relentless, monthlong rout driven by concerns that tariffs will boost inflation, slow economic growth and hurt corporate profits.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Missy Barnes directs the production, which tells the story of the title character, a teenage girl who endures relentless bullying at school and a fanatically religious mother at home.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Its website has a searchable database of patient assistance programs, discount drug cards, and other cost-saving resources.—
Robert Burakoff,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Healthcare companies simulate patient interactions or emergency situations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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