as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
a student who has been unceasingly diligent in pursuit of a degree in mathematics
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Recent Examples of diligent
Kai seems like a sweet kid — a diligent server, a talented performer, loyal to Paula despite being tempted by her best friend, Olivia (played by Sydney Sweeney).
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
After analyzing his journal, Cordelia was able to decipher the diligent log Wynter kept of each criminal statute and ethical code that Lilly broke while working her role at the White House, which included stealing money and securing shady contracts.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
At this point in his career, injury management is as important as prevention, and Nimmo is extremely diligent with it.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Like all pitchers, he’s been very diligent on wanting to improve his game — like all great players do.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
After analyzing his journal, Cordelia was able to decipher the diligent log Wynter kept of each criminal statute and ethical code that Lilly broke while working her role at the White House, which included stealing money and securing shady contracts.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
At this point in his career, injury management is as important as prevention, and Nimmo is extremely diligent with it.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Like all pitchers, he’s been very diligent on wanting to improve his game — like all great players do.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligent
Adjective
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After two years of busy construction, John and Mable had completed their 56-room Mediterranean Revival masterpiece in 1926, at a time when no homes of such scope existed in Sarasota.—
Thao Thai,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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But standing in a busy subway station, Duffy vowed to continue providing the city with federal support and confirmed the administration has not withheld funding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In any case, an assiduous pre-inspection is essential.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Every song reveals new layers, showcasing not just a singer, but a true artist and assiduous researcher, constantly pushing the boundaries and discovering new ways to express the timeless journey of love.—
Mario Sesti,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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These teams also check for individuals with active warrants.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many freedom seekers began their journey unaided and many completed their self-emancipation without assistance, but each subsequent decade in which slavery was legal in the United States, there was an increase in active efforts to assist escape.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mir is more ambitious and industrious, having molded himself into the ideal successor to his father’s corporate leadership.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now that someone is finally acting, Democrats are pretending the bureaucracy is as industrious and virtuous as Santa’s Workshop and any dollar that gets cut means another kiddie won’t have a Christmas.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Diligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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