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
When new technologies promise solutions to persistent problems, leaders are faced with a difficult choice.
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Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Jamie Dimon is warning that the US-Israeli war with Iran could lead to another round of persistent inflation and higher interest rates that could sink the US economy into a recession and redefine the global economic order.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Many women in this situation report persistent mood issues, fatigue, and restlessness.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
The pending first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup home-and-away quarterfinal series on Tuesday night at BMO Stadium against Mexican power Cruz Azul should help shape the answers to those persistent questions.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Jamie Dimon is warning that the US-Israeli war with Iran could lead to another round of persistent inflation and higher interest rates that could sink the US economy into a recession and redefine the global economic order.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Many women in this situation report persistent mood issues, fatigue, and restlessness.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
The pending first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup home-and-away quarterfinal series on Tuesday night at BMO Stadium against Mexican power Cruz Azul should help shape the answers to those persistent questions.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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The city at the time was insistent that the developer owed the remaining $10 million as a condition for actually beginning vertical construction of the stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Ivey became increasingly insistent on pushing his faith into his professional life.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Data readiness, security, integrations, workflow redesign, and building human skills remain stubborn bottlenecks for true AI implementation.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Michigan made only two three-pointers all night but still muscled its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn Connecticut.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The display showed, on the left, the face of a gray-haired man with a resolute expression, his neck vanishing into a white collar and dark suit.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whichever team is more resolute in executing its game plan will likely move on to the Final Four.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tapori was named by Eater as one of the 15 Best New Restaurants in America, and Sundas's honor is a testament to his tenacious work, the restaurant said.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the tenacious Patriots (29-2) battled back, starting the second with a 15-4 run of their own to tie the score at 31.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The Wolves will miss his shot creation on offense nearly as much as his dogged perimeter defense.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Spain and Italy have both denied America use of military bases in their territory; Britain, the erstwhile steadfast ally of America, wavered on the issue, too.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s something agonizingly beautiful in waiting—in longing, in steadfast desire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Their best defense in the opening period Saturday was a relentless, sustained attack that resulted in a 1-0 lead midway through the first.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Each character was sustained through market cycles, leadership changes, and the relentless churn of digital disruption because the companies understood that the franchise, not the campaign, was the unit of value.—
Stuart N. Brotman,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Three years later, Steward filed for bankruptcy, owing hundreds of millions to vendors and employees and facing accusations of fraud and abysmal patient care.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Camellias grow slowly but reward patient gardeners with handsome hedges covered in shiny, deep green foliage year-round and incredible winter blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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