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as in deep
firmly established over time
he has an inveterate tendency to tell some very tall tales
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as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
the man is an inveterate liar who only rarely tells the truth
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Recent Examples of inveterate
In this latest film co-directed by Nick Park, Wallace, the inveterate tinkerer whose contraptions always veered toward Rube Goldberg–style charm and utility (or lack thereof), has outsourced his quaint life to Big Tech, much to the chagrin of his old-school pup.
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Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Second Gentleman Dough Emhoff has established a reputation as a music nerd and, like his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, an inveterate crate digger.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
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Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Second Gentleman Dough Emhoff has established a reputation as a music nerd and, like his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, an inveterate crate digger.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inveterate
Adjective
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That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Family members can also develop psychosomatic consequences such as chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and a general sense of disorientation.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, sourcing the majority of your protein intake from animal products can lead to a host of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The medical model treats disability — temporary or lifelong — as a tragedy an individual and their family must endure and try to solve with a medical team.—
Anne Kniggendorf,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Being a part of the storied program at Marian has been a lifelong ambition for Davis.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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During Surprise Coachella Appearance News Neil Young, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers Headline Bernie Sanders Los Angeles Rally That night, a small smattering of hardcore alt-rock fans watched Armstrong fulfill his own cult-hero fantasies.—
Jeff Miller,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
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In advance of his return to South Florida, Drucker, 41, answered a few questions about his life playing video games, some for the novice and some for the hardcore fans.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
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The confirmed death toll had reached 66, Méndez said late Tuesday afternoon.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The confirmed death toll had reached 44, Méndez said in the early afternoon.—
Martín Adames Alcántara and Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Inveterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inveterate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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