as in insistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
although his first attempts were singularly unsuccessful, he was persistent in his pursuit of a career in rock music
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Recent Examples of persistent
Earlier this year the CEO quashed persistent rumors that Lee was on his way out the door.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Unlike expensive satellites or large drones such as the Global Hawk, Skydweller offers commanders a cheaper option for persistent monitoring.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In Chicago, for example, girls of color face persistent personal security threats that limit their ability to engage civically and participate economically.
—Lauren Buitta, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kentucky's persistent felony offender (PFO) law, enacted in 1974 and expanded in 1976, allows for enhanced sentences for repeat felony offenders.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Unlike expensive satellites or large drones such as the Global Hawk, Skydweller offers commanders a cheaper option for persistent monitoring.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In Chicago, for example, girls of color face persistent personal security threats that limit their ability to engage civically and participate economically.
—Lauren Buitta, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kentucky's persistent felony offender (PFO) law, enacted in 1974 and expanded in 1976, allows for enhanced sentences for repeat felony offenders.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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There's one other very important detail that Roker was insistent on including in Weather Hunters.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Sep. 2025
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There are layers of grunts and bangs; there is an increasingly insistent electronic score by Steve Jablonsky and, loudest of all, there are numerous ’70s needle drops that fully exploit the melodrama of prog rock.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Of all the bad-hair-day culprits, matted hair can be the most stubborn and frustrating.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spills can be blotted (never rubbed) with a dry cloth since the fabric is non-absorptive, and for more stubborn stains, dry cleaning is recommended.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These days, Pynchon is a resolute New Yorker.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their response to the player’s incendiary statement last week was to release their own extraordinary one and become even more resolute in their position regarding a transfer.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, Justin Springer is a tenacious producer, and Jesse is a great writer.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Such a tenacious player, aggressive and someone who gave everything.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One thing worth noting, however, was its dogged commitment to improving the fortunes of women in esports, which is continued right up until its final weeks, regularly hosting creator parties, panelist discussions, and more from its soon-to-close HQ.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Yet to this day, her anguished family, who have become dogged investigators themselves, don’t know what really happened to Amy.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Labyrinth’s themes, characters, and evocative visual artistry remain a steadfast inspiration for artists of all mediums.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Alan, equally steadfast in his conviction, sees the model as both economic and morally justified.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Firms that fail at this relentless obligation go out of business sooner or later, freeing up resources that can be used more productively.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Samsung challenging Apple's mobile gaming dominion, or Xbox releasing its own gaming handheld in a bid to further its relentless marketing campaign, 'This is an Xbox'?—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be patient and calm, Work zones are not there to inconvenience you.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek has created a map showing which hospitals have the highest patient revenue per capita, after new analysis by a personal injury firm.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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