PERSISTENTLY Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

persistent

adjective

pər-ˈsi-stənt

Definition of persistent

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 Either way, Reyes didn't spend long with San Diego's organization, and the release closes another chapter in a long and persistent career. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing. — William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026 KrebsOnSecurity reports that Popa works less like a traditional botnet built for quick attacks and more like a persistent tunneling system. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 South Florida residents can expect persistent high heat across this Fourth of July weekend, with high temperatures creeping into the 90s, according to the National Weather Service. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for persistent

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Frightening and insistent, impossible yet certain, a feeling more powerful than knowledge.

— Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
The loud and insistent residents of Monterey Park showed that shaming and pressuring politicians can work.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of insistent

Adjective

Colombia earned its passage into the round of 16 with a 1-0 win over stubborn Ghana.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Pickle Robot’s Physical AI unloaders tackle the dock door bottleneck, which is a stubborn pain point in inbound logistics, while AmbiStack handles the structured, high-volume stacking that feeds downstream operations.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Definition of stubborn

Adjective

His desire to run in behind and carry the ball at speed was most impressive against Panama, something that England can use to test more resolute defensive sides, as well as those who will leave spaces in behind to attack.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 1 July 2026
England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

And, despite the disadvantage—or perhaps because of it—the tenacious midfielders kept up pressure on the other end whenever possible.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
His combination of sharpshooting and tenacious defense, exemplified by key plays like drawing a charging foul in the Eastern Conference Finals, proved invaluable.

— Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of tenacious

Adjective

Some people still pursue that dream in the dry, dogged manner that Meagher did.

— Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
Smart, ambitious and dogged, she is not burdened by a dark past or traumatic pain or the generally dour outlook that plague so many of her peers.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Definition of dogged

Adjective

To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

Swiss brand On is rapidly disrupting Nike's long-standing dominance in the global running footwear market, alongside Hoka, by prioritizing relentless innovation over celebrity endorsements.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The story of America is a story of industry, technical skill, and relentless optimism for what the future holds.

— Mark Rayfield, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Definition of relentless

Adjective

These rules aim to put patient interests ahead of profit motives.

— Alex Olgin, NPR, 3 July 2026
Success will depend less on constructing facilities than on securing long-term buyers, trusted regulators, technology transfer, and patient capital that can sustain long-term production.

— Paul Adepoju, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

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