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
The Neurosurgeon operates with precision, diligence, and hard-won expertise, holding every aspect of their life to the highest standards.
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Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Their diligence was due to the fact there was no record of an MLB pitcher having been through the same issue.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But good health requires diligence.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Oregon ties, athleticism and Denver’s need for a tight end still mean the Broncos will do plenty of diligence here.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
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Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Their diligence was due to the fact there was no record of an MLB pitcher having been through the same issue.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But good health requires diligence.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Oregon ties, athleticism and Denver’s need for a tight end still mean the Broncos will do plenty of diligence here.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for diligence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligence
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The initiative reflects broader efforts by city authorities and technology companies to explore how AI can improve customer service, accessibility, and operational efficiency in transportation hubs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The effort would assess state departments and gather feedback from public employees to identify inefficiencies and reduce unnecessary spending.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 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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First, the persistence of ungoverned or contested spaces along the Pakistan-Afghan border risks creating an enabling environment for transnational militant groups.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s something to be said for the persistence of these artists in grinding through and realizing such elaborate historical films in the face of enormous, unforeseen, catastrophic logistical challenges.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The war has upended the travel industry, too, with forecasters estimating airfares — which have jumped sixfold on some routes — will remain high for months.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Vahom is testament to Czechoslovakia’s past as a Cold War arms manufacturer, and also the industry’s bleak outlook after the fall of communism.—
Daniel Hornak,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 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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Life without that kind of attentiveness?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The nurturing Moon pokes Mars today, drawing attention to your 2nd House of Objects and your 11th House of Groups.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Rosenstock noted that the company approached the women’s collection with exceptional care and attention to detail, relying on its in-house denim expertise to get the fit and feel exactly right.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligence. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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