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
Still, Monday’s report showed that one pain point continues to be persistent for consumers: The grocery store run.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
Now competing in the Big Ten following the dissolution of the Pac-12, the Bruins have grappled with persistent deficits over the past decade.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Some clients, such as the persistent, sympathetic Sophie (a terrifically brittle Zoë Winters), endure the indignities of the process in good faith, desperately submitting to one fruitless date after another.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
But the nonprofits were pleased with the 2025 session, which came through months of persistent lobbying and testimony at the state Capital.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
Now competing in the Big Ten following the dissolution of the Pac-12, the Bruins have grappled with persistent deficits over the past decade.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Some clients, such as the persistent, sympathetic Sophie (a terrifically brittle Zoë Winters), endure the indignities of the process in good faith, desperately submitting to one fruitless date after another.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
But the nonprofits were pleased with the 2025 session, which came through months of persistent lobbying and testimony at the state Capital.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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And so, what was once a lazy, crazy, charming afternoon daydream of a movie is now a frantic, insistent, often unfunny sci-fi comedy.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Wallen is still insistent about how those roots remain central to his music.—
Jon Caramanica,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Their relationship can be difficult as AM is stubborn and likes to have her way always.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Rick McConnell said that this sounds like his mom, who is stubborn.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Coupling calmness with resolute silence can be masterful.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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But as the match progressed, Djokovic – who turned 38 on Thursday – showed the kind of resolute determination which appeared to have deserted him of late, breaking Hurkacz four times in a tiebreak after each player had held serve throughout the second set.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Rust is an excellent skater, a tenacious puck retriever, and a prolific scorer.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Clark said that Combs was tenacious and broke glass ceilings.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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And Bridges’ fit, thought of as seamless because of his shooting and dogged reputation, was not as slick as DiVincenzo’s had been the previous season.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Double bigs give Valkyries huge trouble The Valkyries have attempted to craft an identity as a scrappy, dogged defensive unit that plays above their talent level.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Alternatively, seersucker remains a steadfast warm-weather favorite—especially for those who appreciate a touch of New England preppiness.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The single combines the guitarist’s weighted influence with the música mexicana group’s steadfast ambition.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Her relentless pace is interrupted when a panic attack forces her to take a break.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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Ternana were relentless throughout extra-time but couldn’t find the winner.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Healthcare institutions that embrace integrated care platforms reduce errors, improve outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction.—
Andrew Pecora,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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This suggests that while there may be patient circumstances where methylene blue is beneficial, researchers have not yet pinned down what those are.—
Lorne J. Hofseth,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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