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
This liability, tied to Honeywell’s legacy environmental claims, had been a persistent overhang on Resideo’s balance sheet, creating uncertainty for investors and constraining capital deployment.
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Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Endoscopy and colonoscopy, in which a camera is passed into the gastrointestinal tract, is sometimes used with persistent symptoms and no clear diagnosis through other testing.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Their persistent opposition raised questions about Schwinn’s prospects for confirmation.
—Erica Meltzer, The Tennessean, 2 Aug. 2025
Declining growth in the fashion division and the Asia-Japan geography seems to be a common denominator for both luxury groups, but these results signal a downturn that is persistent and increasingly difficult to dismiss, likely hinting to a deeper issue.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Endoscopy and colonoscopy, in which a camera is passed into the gastrointestinal tract, is sometimes used with persistent symptoms and no clear diagnosis through other testing.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Their persistent opposition raised questions about Schwinn’s prospects for confirmation.
—Erica Meltzer, The Tennessean, 2 Aug. 2025
Declining growth in the fashion division and the Asia-Japan geography seems to be a common denominator for both luxury groups, but these results signal a downturn that is persistent and increasingly difficult to dismiss, likely hinting to a deeper issue.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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While the Dead celebrates its 60th anniversary, Grahame is insistent that the music will live on for generations.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Less insistent on being the loudest voice in the room.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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For Baxter and the stubborn Scot, this marked, at last, the reality of war’s end.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Here’s the case for Scorpio: Wednesday is suss, secretive, brooding, vengeful and stubborn.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Heat comparison: With Young a year from potential free agency, the Hawks were resolute in augmenting a roster that lost at home to Miami in the play-in.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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His face was resolute across the table in a room full of reporters.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Each turn of the globe brings a fresh catastrophe, a crisis, real or imagined, that sends the comedian back into battle with his tenacious anxiety.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Get inspired by a small group of industrious, tenacious, and daring men and women who were born into slavery and broke new ground to attain the highest levels of financial success.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Archer’s dogged determination to make Justine’s life hell hints at a metaphor for vigilante justice.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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Nearly five years after newborn twin boys were discovered beaten to death in the trash behind a Bronx building, authorities have arrested the babies’ mother following a dogged, years-long search, police announced Friday.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Exciting developments are on the horizon, but no matter how ebikes evolve, one rule remains steadfast: Buy a bike from a manufacturer that offers good customer support.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Wired News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Jones has remained steadfast in his praise of Parsons after his trade request.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These changes stem from patient feedback, case reviews and a relentless curiosity about emerging techniques.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And a vindication of a season of relentless winning on the third and second tiers of professional tennis, the substance that makes Mboko the real deal, not a fleeting shooting star.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Through the strategic integration of AI, organizations can simultaneously improve patient outcomes, drive efficiency and enhance operational responsibilities.—
Mammon Baloch,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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To supplement those real-life cases, providers visit simulation labs, do monthly mock scenarios, and review advanced skills, such as using an ultrasound to help guide breathing tubes into patient airways.—
Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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