as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
the fascinating sight of assiduous ants carrying food into the anthill
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as in diligence
attentive and persistent effort
with painstaking assiduousness investigators finally cracked the case of the stolen works of art
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Recent Examples of assiduous
The Editors, National Review, 23 May 2024
The irony of the term extension is that Disney, which pushed so hard to keep its own creations out of the public domain, is perhaps our most assiduous exploiter of, yes, the public domain.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
Securing the best surviving print of a film often required assiduous detective work.
—Joshua Hunt, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Maestro centers on Cooper’s assiduous show of respect for Bernstein — Cooper meticulously enacts Bernstein’s rise to celebrity while sympathetically balancing his hotshot, wunderkind arrogance with the physical ravages of time.
—Armond White, National Review, 22 Dec. 2023
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Adjective
In recent years, Portland has become a byword for fashionable left-wing guff, including the notion that crime and homelessness are little more than voluntary social constructs that are better fought with kind words and substantial welfare spending than with the assiduous enforcement of the law.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 May 2024
The irony of the term extension is that Disney, which pushed so hard to keep its own creations out of the public domain, is perhaps our most assiduous exploiter of, yes, the public domain.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
Securing the best surviving print of a film often required assiduous detective work.
—Joshua Hunt, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Maestro centers on Cooper’s assiduous show of respect for Bernstein — Cooper meticulously enacts Bernstein’s rise to celebrity while sympathetically balancing his hotshot, wunderkind arrogance with the physical ravages of time.
—Armond White, National Review, 22 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assiduous
Adjective
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This means investors need to conduct diligent research into both financial and ethical factors.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Kai seems like a sweet kid — a diligent server, a talented performer, loyal to Paula despite being tempted by her best friend, Olivia (played by Sydney Sweeney).—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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California officials note that the state has tens of millions of voters, and say delays are due to its diligence in making sure that every valid ballot counts.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Duty Of Care The duty of care obligates fiduciaries to exercise a high standard of professionalism, prudence, and diligence in managing your finances.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This class offers an opportunity to stay active and engaged.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Patients today are more informed, connected and engaged.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Emporium Selection Summer Gouda Assortment A good cheese ready in your fridge for guests, whether expected or not, can make a world of difference for a busy host.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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But some of America’s most popular parks also require reservations, particularly during their busy season: summer.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since then, the search efforts have continued, but the family is also encouraging the public to help by walking along the beaches -- specifically areas between Long Beach, Lido Beach and Jacob Riis Park — during high tide.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, Sayegh was given a Class B award for her valiant efforts during a house fire, according to the Toms River Police Department.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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OpenAI recommends including three key reminders in all agent prompts: persistence (keeping going until resolution), tool-calling (using available tools rather than guessing), and planning (thinking before acting).—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Zaragoza’s persistence, and Martinez’s gamble to uproot his family, were massively rewarded in the years that followed.—
Joshua Korber Hoffman,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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Aviation industry is lobbying the White House for exemptions.—
Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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This data tracks with broader industry trends According to the National Restaurant Association, just 18% of restaurant operators reported higher same-store sales in February 2025 compared to the previous year — down sharply from 51% in January.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Assiduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assiduous. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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