1
as in resisting
opposed to something or refusing to agree or obey
The toddler was resistant to trying vegetables. His parents were set in their ways and resistant to the changes brought about by technology.
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as in persistent
having or showing determination to do or continue something
The resistant athletes did not give up even when they were losing the game. He was quite resistant, able to bounce back after even large setbacks in his career.
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Recent Examples of resistant
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
All frames are made from recycled materials and offer scratch-resistant lenses that filter blue light and provide UVA/UVB protection.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Microwaves may also increase certain nutrients, including resistant starch and antioxidants.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Glass Original 18-ounce Water Bottle The S’well Original Bottle just got better with the introduction of the 18-ounce Glass Original Bottle, which swaps plastic for break-resistant borosilicate glass.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Not only are the lights outdoor-safe, but the sturdy branches are rust-resistant.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
All frames are made from recycled materials and offer scratch-resistant lenses that filter blue light and provide UVA/UVB protection.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Microwaves may also increase certain nutrients, including resistant starch and antioxidants.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Glass Original 18-ounce Water Bottle The S’well Original Bottle just got better with the introduction of the 18-ounce Glass Original Bottle, which swaps plastic for break-resistant borosilicate glass.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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Those who have trouble breathing, chest pain, a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit or a persistent cough should seek medical care, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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The novelist Adam Johnson is not a writer of that doggedly persistent kind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His Democratic challenger, Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, reported a $785,000 fundraising haul last week.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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Yes, the title challengers were dominant on home turf, but the statistics suggest Perri should have kept the score down.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The opposing attack plans made sense, Ohtani said.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, ahead of the team's Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, star defensive tackle Cameron Heyward could not help but make light of the age of both Rodgers and opposing quarterback Joe Flacco.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Uninhibited by the European commitments of their rivals following last season’s dreary eighth-place finish, Massimiliano Allegri has wasted no time moulding the Rossoneri into a stubborn outfit that sit within two points of the summit after a 0-0 draw at Juventus before the international break.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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That damaging psychic weight of insecurity and self-blame seeps into our society and politics, where polls show a stubborn and longtime trend of declining faith in a better future.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Newsom got another fix of national media attention to bolster his image as resister-in-chief to the commander-in-chief, in apparent preparation for a 2028 presidential campaign.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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The answer is that France at this time was attempting to heal its wartime wounds, papering over the cracks in the social fabric that had opened up during the German Occupation and positioning itself as a nation of resisters, in which collaborators had been few and aberrant.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that the country’s other companies might be reluctant about betting on America if their workers couldn’t get visas promptly and risked getting detained.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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When asked about potential disadvantages, Roberson said officials hear from educators who can be reluctant to adjust lesson plans.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During his postgame news conference, Napier had a thankful message for the crowd, thanking them for making a positive impact on his players on the field.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mansfield sit in a low block and, despite positive progression up the pitch, Luton’s players lack the courage to attempt the kind of play that will be required to break them down.—
Kaya Kaynak,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fashionistas have been swapping their skinny jeans for this roomier, more relaxed fit, but even the most trend-savvy shoppers are still hesitant to try the polarizing silhouette for themselves.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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The industry may have been hesitant about a rising star who operated in two languages, but her fans weren’t.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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