as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
the fascinating sight of assiduous ants carrying food into the anthill
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Recent Examples of assiduous
The timely message is told in a frequently absurd yet affecting style, including through the assiduous mo-cap of its A-list cast (which includes Léa Seydoux, Elle Fanning, and George Miller).
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
The body, which was created in 1829, has been assiduous in ensuring its members receive fair payment for their work in the digital age.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Amid this totalizing assault, the nutria’s assiduous gnawing may seem a relatively mild insult; in the state’s coastal-threat index, the nutria would come in sixth place.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Record sales were up, and due to his assiduous efforts, Colonel never tired of reminding Snow, all sorts of new, high-paying opportunities in radio and television were starting to open up.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
The body, which was created in 1829, has been assiduous in ensuring its members receive fair payment for their work in the digital age.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Amid this totalizing assault, the nutria’s assiduous gnawing may seem a relatively mild insult; in the state’s coastal-threat index, the nutria would come in sixth place.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Record sales were up, and due to his assiduous efforts, Colonel never tired of reminding Snow, all sorts of new, high-paying opportunities in radio and television were starting to open up.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for assiduous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assiduous
Adjective
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Since then, Roberts, who will also manage the NL All-Star team, has appreciated how diligent Pages has remained in his routine.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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For the fathers who have flocked to his page, his messages about continuing to show up as an engaged parent have clearly struck a chord.—
Christian Dashiell Published,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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More importantly, the entire team became more engaged, decisive and effective.—
Kent Merrell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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If there is a busy period during the day, let children know in advance and then follow through by setting aside time later to connect.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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“Assiduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assiduous. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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