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
Still, Powell cautioned last month about the persistent threat of elevated inflation, vowing to contain price increases.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers are facing several key injuries as the playoffs begin, with All-Star catcher Will Smith trying to recover from a hand fracture and Tommy Edman dealing with persistent ankle problems.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The stress is worsened by persistent understaffing, with 55% of cybersecurity teams short-staffed and 65% having unfilled roles.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Amid global economic challenges, rising living costs and persistent job market pressures, anxiety has become a prevailing social sentiment.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers are facing several key injuries as the playoffs begin, with All-Star catcher Will Smith trying to recover from a hand fracture and Tommy Edman dealing with persistent ankle problems.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The stress is worsened by persistent understaffing, with 55% of cybersecurity teams short-staffed and 65% having unfilled roles.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Amid global economic challenges, rising living costs and persistent job market pressures, anxiety has become a prevailing social sentiment.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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Netanyahu insistent on continuing war despite rising pressure DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 57 people across Gaza, health officials said Saturday, as international pressure grows for a ceasefire but Israel's leader remains defiant about continuing the war.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jayce was protective of his baby brother and insistent on showing him everything a 4-year-old knew about life – like how to brush his teeth or how to properly use the bathroom during potty training.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, these small canines are energetic, bold and stubborn.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both options meant navigating some stubborn supporters.—
Kevin Coulson,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman have been drafted in at centre-half, through no fault of Fabian Schar and Dan Burn, and have been resolute.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi has promised to be a resolute leader, but will need to learn the art of compromise while juggling priorities and trade-offs on domestic policies.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the movie is a sweet star showcase that belongs unequivocally to the incandescent Maura, whose earthy naturalness, sly humor and tenacious spirit feed a direct link back to her Almodóvarian glory days.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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The United States midfielder’s playing style — tenacious, physical — can only stir hostility.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her dogged efforts to get every manuscript into print succeeded, and Wade makes the best of a musty publishing saga.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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After a 50-year push fueled by Krell’s dogged persistence, Carter — first laid to rest at Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami Lakes on Aug. 25, 1969 — was reinterred at Arlington National Cemetery in 2020 with help from longtime family friend U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart.—
Theo Karantsalis,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Since trading for Mitchell in the summer of 2022, Cleveland has held steadfast in the belief that its contention window truly opens when Mobley is up for it.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This relentless barrage of interruptions and switching between thoughts and technology platforms is leaving us utterly exhausted, says Paul Leonardi, department chair and Duca Family Professor of Technology Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Norris portrays the cunning and relentless Chief Dennison, with Tripp as Liz Bradley, a border patrol agent with a true-north moral compass, in her first major film role.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The broad cuts have raised backlash from nursing home operators and patient advocacy groups.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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At many of these hospitals, flooding from heavy storms has the potential to jeopardize patient care, block access to emergency rooms, and force evacuations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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