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
There’s a persistent illusion in Israeli and American circles that the Iranian people would somehow welcome regime change imposed from abroad.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Increasingly precise laws and regulations shone a bright light on the persistent, unpunished hypocrisy of the privileged.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
The perspective of youth, in all its awkwardness, terror, and joy, is a persistent throughline.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 27 July 2025
While the overall economic forecast remains ambiguous due to persistent worries regarding tariffs affecting major trading partners—which may incite inflation and hinder growth—Goldman is projected to gain from robust performance in its trading division.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Increasingly precise laws and regulations shone a bright light on the persistent, unpunished hypocrisy of the privileged.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
The perspective of youth, in all its awkwardness, terror, and joy, is a persistent throughline.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 27 July 2025
While the overall economic forecast remains ambiguous due to persistent worries regarding tariffs affecting major trading partners—which may incite inflation and hinder growth—Goldman is projected to gain from robust performance in its trading division.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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The watch flashes a seven, an insistent chirp accompanying the number.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Many of them are insistent the PA should play a role in governing Gaza, which Israel has opposed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Beneath its surface were deep, dark scars—grooves cut through the rock by old lava flows, now overgrown with stubborn green.—
Tess Moormans,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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The fizzing reaction can help remove stubborn residues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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The Club World Cup trophy is also spending time in the Oval Office; it could be seen there Tuesday not far from the resolute desk.—
Ian Swanson,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Of course, McConnell is known as a tenacious defender.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Despite the many controversies, as well as bipartisan predictions that his political career was finished, DesJarlais proved to be particularly tenacious.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, her catalog assumes a different impact when viewed through the lens of contemplating her as a performer who arrived in Nashville in 1966 as a single mother employed as a cosmetologist who, through dogged determination, achieved unparalleled fame.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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On Saturday night, Berger was the perfect analog for a dogged, resilient German performance.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Our volunteer firefighters represent the best of us, exemplifying a steadfast commitment to service and sacrifice.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 July 2025
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Greek life, despite its understandable divisiveness, is a steadfast tradition on most Southern college campuses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Abbott's relentless criticism of Biden over the spike in unauthorized crossings that started soon after the Democratic former president's inauguration in January 2021 is credited with helping make immigration a leading issue in the 2024 campaign.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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From the start, Cosby imbues Roman with a relentless dissatisfaction.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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And then also just being patient with your mental health journey and battling acne and skincare too.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Cloud was patient yet fast, finishing with the best time in the first round (34.1), despite missing all three of her right-wing 3-point attempts.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
19 July 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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