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Recent Examples of assiduity 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assiduity
Noun
  • In the midst of a society that, as we are told by one of the characters in Chie Hayakawa’s Renoir, is characterized by diligence and modesty, young Fuki Okita (Yui Suzuki) is living on instinct and imagination.
    Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 17 May 2025
  • The Commission will continue to carry out its duties with diligence and integrity.
    Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • However, thanks to aggressive conservation efforts, including predator control programs, habitat restoration, and breeding initiatives, several kiwi species have seen rebounds.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • The Capitals did a better job of countering in Game 2 and tied the series behind a strong two-way effort from Tom Wilson.
    Aaron Beard, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Matt Cardona remains one of the best stories of persistence and dedication in professional wrestling.
    Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
  • Her power, patience and persistence show up all over the stat sheet.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • The showcases bring the industry and its sponsors together for a week and generate reams of promotion.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
  • That honor goes to Rotten, which combines two incredibly popular subgenres — true crime and cuisine — to explore the dark side of the food industry.
    Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025

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“Assiduity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assiduity. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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