as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
an impressively sedulous suitor, he was constantly sending her flowers and other tokens of his affection
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Recent Examples of sedulous
Released in September 1975, the album’s sedulous world-building broke ground after an unexpected studio visit from co-founder Syd Barrett, who had departed Pink Floyd several years earlier on account of mental-health concerns.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Trushant Mehta is a philomath and a sedulous and inquisitive tech evangelist.
—Trushant Mehta, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Putting festivals like this on stage is clearly just one part of the slow, sedulous work of relationship building and repair.
—Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Mar. 2023
Among the advantages that billionaires receive due to their wealth is sedulous defenses by journalists and other camp followers.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2022
Led by Martin Amis, their ranks included Julian Barnes, Salman Rushdie—and a sedulous outlier named A.N. Wilson.
—Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2022
The skirmish over Arista was the second great battle of Clive’s life, as a sedulous Vanity Fair account of the affair put it.
—Amy X. Wang, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2021
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Trushant Mehta is a philomath and a sedulous and inquisitive tech evangelist.
—Trushant Mehta, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Putting festivals like this on stage is clearly just one part of the slow, sedulous work of relationship building and repair.
—Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Mar. 2023
Among the advantages that billionaires receive due to their wealth is sedulous defenses by journalists and other camp followers.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2022
Led by Martin Amis, their ranks included Julian Barnes, Salman Rushdie—and a sedulous outlier named A.N. Wilson.
—Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2022
The skirmish over Arista was the second great battle of Clive’s life, as a sedulous Vanity Fair account of the affair put it.
—Amy X. Wang, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedulous
Adjective
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The cases placed a spotlight on homeschooling, but some advocates said that homeschool parents are largely highly diligent about educating their children and should not be penalized for the other cases.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The diligent work of our law enforcement partners time and again uncovers those attempting to hide behind a computer screen.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The service Staffers are friendly, engaged, and helpful, without being overly formal.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just as mental wellness has become increasingly vital, pet benefits complement those efforts—helping to reduce loneliness, strengthen relationships and foster a more engaged workforce.—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This left a critical unit short-staffed during one of the highest profile searches in PCSD history and during the busiest time of year for Search and Rescue.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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February is typically a busy month there for winter sports including skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Sedulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedulous. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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