How to Use diligent in a Sentence

diligent

adjective

• Talk about a guy who is diligent and works and wants to do well.
  — Mike Anthony, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2017
• Bruno calls him diligent but says the links between his steps are a bit clunky.
  — Amy Watts, baltimoresun.com, 9 May 2017
• And there’s no way to know more other than to be diligent and keep at it.
  — David Roberts, Vox, 9 Dec. 2018
• There still wasn’t much even the most diligent parents could do.
  — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 21 May 2017
• But he’s been diligent with his entire process, and this was the next planned step.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2023
• This forced Avdija to be diligent in video study and the weight room.
  — Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
• Ross planned to speak with the team about the need to stay diligent regarding the protocols.
  — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 8 Mar. 2021
• Our guys have been very diligent about following all the rules.
  — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2020
• Even the most diligent among us are not immune to the need for a little study break every now and then.
  — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Sep. 2022
• Her dad was a diligent mask-wearer, her mom not so much.
  — Eric Boodman, STAT, 30 Dec. 2020
• This creates the need for homeowners to be more diligent in the maintenance of the new plants.
  — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2022
• First, be diligent about cleansing your face each night.
  — Paige Stables, Good Housekeeping, 25 June 2021
• Even the most diligent budgeter cannot possibly say yes to every fun thing all the time.
  — Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2022
• Martin has been diligent in his preparation for the pros.
  — Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2022
• Besides putting in the work in the weight room, Harris had to be diligent about his diet.
  — Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2022
• United decided to phase in the levels in an attempt to be diligent and do it right.
  — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 May 2017
• Consumers will need to be diligent about doing their research to find deals.
  — Allison Pohle, WSJ, 16 July 2021
• Poppy was her best friend, a diligent student, but not all that bright.
  — Jocelyn McClurg, USA TODAY, 4 May 2017
• But Lopez is devoted to all of it and remains diligent with his care.
  — Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2022
• However, the open tube requires diligent cleaning to keep the unit free of dust and debris.
  — Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2023
• My point is: You, or your loved one, must be diligent at all times, and take charge of your care.
  — Joe Graedon, M.s. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.d., charlotteobserver, 19 Dec. 2017
• Use it to be constructive and diligent, as free time may come at a premium later in the week.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 5 July 2020
• Long after its board should have been more diligent, more mindful, more aware.
  — Roy S. Johnson | [e-mail], al, 20 Dec. 2021
• But without diligent grooming, any brow shape can go astray.
  — Paige Stables, Allure, 30 June 2022
• Judge Spence was known for his fairness, diligent work, and strong sense of humor.
  — Alexandra Dematos, Philly.com, 23 Jan. 2018
• Those co-founders say Thomas is diligent and dedicated to the work.
  — Jordan Premmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2020
• Epic finds his first tube quickly, wags his tail and gets his treat before resuming the diligent search for the next scent.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 22 June 2023
• When budgets are tight, consumers tend to be more diligent with their choices.
  — Sharon Harris, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
• He’s been accused of being less than diligent in his fact-checking.
  — New York Times, 15 July 2021
• Chani, was diligent in trying to protect themselves from the virus and have no idea how it was contracted.
  — Jenna Fryer, The Denver Post, 7 July 2020

Last Updated: 29 Apr 2024