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
As moisture moves northward out of the Gulf into the warmer sector of next week's storms, bands of rain can become persistent from the Mississippi to lower Tennessee valleys.
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Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Clearly, both of them took after their dad’s persistent spirit and decided to chart their own path in the NFL.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Hispanic students fall in between, possibly reflecting both growing opportunities and persistent structural barriers in the labor market.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Symptoms can include persistent coughing, chest pain, and weakness.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
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Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Clearly, both of them took after their dad’s persistent spirit and decided to chart their own path in the NFL.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Hispanic students fall in between, possibly reflecting both growing opportunities and persistent structural barriers in the labor market.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Symptoms can include persistent coughing, chest pain, and weakness.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for persistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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Big players like Google are insistent that AI is the savior of search, despite many early attempts to integrate AI ending in disaster.—
Kate Knibbs,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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But one week in, the insistent refrain from him and players has been that any peaks and valleys are outweighed by Westbrook’s loud practice outbursts of passion and the quiet moments of compassion.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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America’s stubborn division was reflected at the nation on the largest stage possible.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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The telescope now named for her will help unravel the stubborn mystery surrounding it.—
Jeffrey Kluger/Greenbelt,
TIME,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lawler’s Suzy is a poignant mass of fierce intellect and crushing vulnerability, of resolute determination and emotional chaos.—
Chad Jones,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Somalia remains resolute in working with its allies to eliminate international terrorism and ensure regional stability.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But on the Italian front, the Allies had run into tenacious German positions near the Abbey of Monte Cassino.—
Catherine Musemeche,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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The tenacious point-of-attack stopper stripped several Oakland ballhandlers in the first quarter and set the tone for the rest of the night.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Movano has thus far shown a dogged dedication to adhering to medical industry best practices and standards.—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
7 Jan. 2025
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Apte does what the script requires as the dogged cop on his trial, even as Andrews has a bit of a more one-note role.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Universal Music Group has remained steadfast in their claims that there was no foul play involved with the record and its popularity was simply, organically due to the quality of the song.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Amid recent efforts to challenge, or in some cases, completely erase the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the National Football League (NFL) remains steadfast in its commitment to embracing and celebrating all people.—
John Lawson,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of accepting defeat with grace and dignity and showing support and hope that the president is successful, we are burdened with relentless negative attacks.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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From the enslaved women who set the tables for others to the moguls of today, the story of Black women in home and lifestyle is not one of erasure but of relentless reclamation.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Arne Slot had clearly told Liverpool to be patient and not get drawn into the ferocious scrap Everton wanted.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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