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
Stagflation is the policy nightmare that combines weak growth, persistent inflation, and often a soft labor market.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift dove deep into her songwriting process in a new video interview with The New York Times —which just named her one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters — and got candid about the persistent online speculation surrounding who her songs are about.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Between today's high borrowing costs, persistent (and rising) inflation pressures and record levels of household and credit card debt, budgeting for both the costs of essentials and debt payments has become a difficult balancing act for many Americans.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The founder of Bridgewater Associates said persistent inflation pressures alongside slowing growth create a backdrop that demands caution from policymakers.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift dove deep into her songwriting process in a new video interview with The New York Times —which just named her one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters — and got candid about the persistent online speculation surrounding who her songs are about.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Between today's high borrowing costs, persistent (and rising) inflation pressures and record levels of household and credit card debt, budgeting for both the costs of essentials and debt payments has become a difficult balancing act for many Americans.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The founder of Bridgewater Associates said persistent inflation pressures alongside slowing growth create a backdrop that demands caution from policymakers.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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Valeria Golino plays a supporting role as the grieving, insistent mother of a victim who meets with Zem’s criminologist.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her voice is light but insistent.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jared Speight is a stubborn titan of Long Island abstraction when star writer Roxy Margaux first becomes infatuated with his bravado.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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For concrete or tile, a mild cleaner helps remove the stubborn pollen film that builds up over spring months.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The goal and Joao Pedro’s ping off the inside of Lucas Perri’s near post were the concerns, but beyond that, United were resolute at the back, but unable to muster anything of their own.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, grandmother, then 76, looked frail but resolute.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jaden McDaniels was the series standout, scoring a career-high 32 points in the closer while playing the tenacious defense for which he's known.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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LeBron James had 28 points in Game 6 on Friday night and the Lakers used a tenacious defense to hold the Rockets to their fewest points of the season in the 98-78 victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Images like that—paired with her more dogged energy on some of these tracks—suggest there is hope buried somewhere in these songs.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
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His parents ran a rowdy daycare out of their home an hour north of Denver, and Caldwell looks back at his dogged digging as an early attempt to find the kind of peace and clarity his mind has always naturally craved.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dan Radakovich is leaving the athletic director’s office after five years of steadfast integrity.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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As Miranda faces public outcry and the pressures of a downturning publishing industry, Andy once again strives for her approval amid her steadfast pursuit of rigorous journalism.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Deandre Ayton’s relentless rebounding.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Her work in 2025 included helping roll out clinical safety initiatives, participating in investigations aimed at improving patient outcomes and supporting quality-of-care programs across the hospital.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The focus should be on patient health, not corporate profits.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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