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
Without persistent demand from the Pentagon, some factories closed, and others produced barely enough weapons to stay open.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Puffiness may be eased with cool compresses, caffeine, or over-the-counter products, while persistent cases might require medical treatments or surgery.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
This issue caused persistent problems and made healing slow and painful.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 July 2025
Despite an official state of emergency being declared in the area over its persistent homelessness problem and tens of millions of taxpayer dollars being spent on the issue, little to no progress has been made.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Puffiness may be eased with cool compresses, caffeine, or over-the-counter products, while persistent cases might require medical treatments or surgery.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
This issue caused persistent problems and made healing slow and painful.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 July 2025
Despite an official state of emergency being declared in the area over its persistent homelessness problem and tens of millions of taxpayer dollars being spent on the issue, little to no progress has been made.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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His voice was deliberate and insistent, reinforcing the coercive atmosphere.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
2 July 2025
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Would the nurse have been so insistent had my father been English?—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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But earth sign parents can also lean toward being stubborn and strict, which may cause friction during a stand off or while navigating discipline or tough conversations.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Economists also will keep an eye on shelter prices, which have been a stubborn component keeping readings higher.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Corenswet has the right look—he’s got the glossy black hair, the resolute jaw—which points to another general Superman strength, particularly on film.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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While many Iranians have left Tehran amid ongoing turmoil, those who remain are resolute in their commitment to stay and support one another.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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On Saturday night, Berger was the perfect analog for a dogged, resilient German performance.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Years before starring in Desperate Housewives, Hatcher played the dogged journalist opposite Dean Cain's Superman in the '90s TV show Lois & Clark.—
Grace Gavilanes,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Its steadfast dedication to its classic roots, combined with a fearless spirit of innovation, results in pieces that never fail to amaze.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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But others in the political realm have been steadfast in their support of Gunn’s framing of the character.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Laundry is attended to daily, even on-demand, while the housekeeping staff operates with a relaxed yet relentless efficiency.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Some of them talked about their despondency, their sense of being trapped in the relentless cycle of the tour, in which meaning can be hard to come by; even the best have to grow accustomed to disappointment.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 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 25 Jul. 2025.
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