as in effort
attentive and persistent effort
through the diligence and ingenuity of a single detective, the gang's ringleader was finally caught
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Recent Examples of diligence
For example, a time usually marked by slumber might be countered with diligence, while a time of dedicated attention could be harnessed for deeper reflection.
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Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The final selection was made with support from Parrots Analytics under a new partnership announced last month aimed at adding an extra layer of diligence to the decision making process.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Congratulations to Michael, who, after two decades of diligence and diplomacy, has realized his vision.
—Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
The Neurosurgeon operates with precision, diligence, and hard-won expertise, holding every aspect of their life to the highest standards.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
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Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The final selection was made with support from Parrots Analytics under a new partnership announced last month aimed at adding an extra layer of diligence to the decision making process.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Congratulations to Michael, who, after two decades of diligence and diplomacy, has realized his vision.
—Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
The Neurosurgeon operates with precision, diligence, and hard-won expertise, holding every aspect of their life to the highest standards.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for diligence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligence
Noun
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Castle Rock offered grants to support efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Each product is designed to work synergistically, delivering visible results with minimal effort, no guesswork involved.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While the Queen Mother was very fond of this Queen Victoria tiara and wore it with relative assiduity, her daughter only wore it once in public, on an official trip to Malta in November 2005.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
7 Dec. 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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Both represent persistence, innovation, and trusting our instincts.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the collection expanded—through donations, acquisitions, and O’Connor’s persistence.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
7 Apr. 2026
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Market analysts have credited some of those figures to the country's booming online betting industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The theme of motherhood prevails in IFF Panama’s Su Mirada – Her Gaze – program but from less traditional approaches, says industry coordinator Cat Caballero, who has observed different outlooks in this year’s crop.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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This culture emphasizes individual responsibility, industriousness, respect for the rule of law, the dignity of conscience, and the limits of liberty rightly understood.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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The customer claimed the service lacked attentiveness throughout the evening — and that the staff failed to explain elements of the dining experience.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Life without that kind of attentiveness?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This week’s wellness trends highlight what’s worth your attention and what may not live up to the hype.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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The food is elegant yet playful with impeccable attention to detail.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligence. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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