as in effort
attentive and persistent effort
he isn't the smartest kid in class, but he gets the best grades by determined industry
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Recent Examples of industry
The Lumière Award is presented annually to a film industry professional whose career reflects artistic excellence and a meaningful connection to Philadelphia’s creative community.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, health care industry experts have warned that, if funding from federal cuts isn’t restored, 145,000 jobs could disappear and hospitals may shutter services around the state.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The event, in partnership with Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each appear on the cover of the issue, as well as the accomplished women profiled in the annual Women’s Impact Report, which highlights leaders in the entertainment industry.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
China has built the world’s leading electric vehicle industry with more than 100 brands from the country.
—Justin Worland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, health care industry experts have warned that, if funding from federal cuts isn’t restored, 145,000 jobs could disappear and hospitals may shutter services around the state.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The event, in partnership with Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each appear on the cover of the issue, as well as the accomplished women profiled in the annual Women’s Impact Report, which highlights leaders in the entertainment industry.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
China has built the world’s leading electric vehicle industry with more than 100 brands from the country.
—Justin Worland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for industry
Noun
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hendrix and Bersten received a 36 for their efforts last week.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They are known for their excellent diligence and for running many of the most successful campaigns.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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Turner hasn’t forgotten the diligence his younger teammate showed throughout what could have been a frustrating period of his career.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This passive multistable design also makes the finger safer, especially in applications like grasping objects in industrial automation, where simple, predictable mechanics can prevent accidents.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Those who did not receive council support have the opportunity to rollover their application next year for another chance.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These entrepreneurs have built their paths through persistence, creativity, and a focus on real-world impact.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Menounos says her persistence saved her life.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These indestructible treasures have always been buried in matter, awaiting the invention of scanning electron microscopes and scientists with enough assiduity to spend decades on end peering into their atomic eyes.—
Virginia Heffernan,
WIRED,
21 Mar. 2023
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Lee is hardly the first biographer to be wooed by the allure of her subject; to risk being squashed by the weight of her research; or to concede that, despite her assiduity, much will elude her grasp.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2021
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“Industry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industry. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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