as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
remained adamant about getting the actor's autograph even after he had disappeared backstage
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Recent Examples of adamant
Hochul has been adamant in her opposition to raising income taxes.
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Austin Sarat, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The comment, while clearly in jest, was representative of something the Cowboys have been adamant about all week.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
In keeping with Marty Supreme’s tachycardiac tempo and its titular character’s maniacal hustle, Chalamet was adamant that the execution not feel too polished.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Our presidents are adamant about that.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
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Austin Sarat, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The comment, while clearly in jest, was representative of something the Cowboys have been adamant about all week.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
In keeping with Marty Supreme’s tachycardiac tempo and its titular character’s maniacal hustle, Chalamet was adamant that the execution not feel too polished.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Our presidents are adamant about that.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adamant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adamant
Adjective
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The vinegar cleaning method isn’t foolproof, and sometimes stubborn residue can remain on your microwave walls.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What alerted them to her location wasn’t footprints or a cell phone ping, however, but rather the sounds of her steadfast pup, Cami.—
Outside,
Outside,
6 Jan. 2026
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The year-on-year increases at each major are more modest, usually between 10 and 12 percent, but that percentage of tournament revenue remains steadfast, if not entirely immovable.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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If this group of hardened degenerates was able to enjoy the action at this level, who, exactly, are the spiritual victims of sports betting?—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Adamant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adamant. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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