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
Even more promising, these AI models might help robots adapt to new situations they weren’t specifically trained for, potentially solving one of robotics’ most persistent challenges.
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
The patients may remain susceptible to persistent bacterial infections, which continue to pose a serious threat to their health and longevity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
In this condition, a faulty protein causes mucus accumulation in organs, particularly the lungs, leading to persistent and progressively worsening infections.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
With persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs that could further hike prices, pocketbook issues are likely to remain a central campaign theme for the 2026 midterm elections.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
The patients may remain susceptible to persistent bacterial infections, which continue to pose a serious threat to their health and longevity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
In this condition, a faulty protein causes mucus accumulation in organs, particularly the lungs, leading to persistent and progressively worsening infections.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
With persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs that could further hike prices, pocketbook issues are likely to remain a central campaign theme for the 2026 midterm elections.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
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But that’s where Adolescence pushes its insistent finger down our fragile parental psyches.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Marsh was insistent there was still more to unlock in Vandersloot — even at 36, even in Year 15 in the league.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Traders do see the Fed cutting in June, but much can change between now and then, and a stubborn central bank could set off Trump again.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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The most glaring of those misses came against Arsenal in October, with Bournemouth trying to break down a stubborn defence following William Saliba’s dismissal.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side In the big-screen adaptation of this true story, Sandra Bullock played Leigh Anne Tuohy, the resolute Southern mother who adopts teen Michael Oher.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Conscientiously addressing a national crisis of domestic abuse while also lunging for the heartstrings, the film is an uneven balance of grainy social realism and crowd-pleasing uplift, but Cruz’s resolute performance just about holds it together.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Paredes’ tenacious plate appearances have produced just three singles in 16 at-bats.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The tenacious freshman stared ahead blankly, her eyes welling with tears, the losing USC locker room silent around her.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 5-foot-5, 140-pound Rouse compensates for his modest size with dogged determination and quickness.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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There is no one quite like Stanway, Bayern Munich’s no-nonsense, dogged and disciplined midfielder who runs from box to box, providing defensive security and creativity moving forward.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While industries evolve and AI transforms work, a company’s commitment to its weekly all-hands meeting or quarterly offsite can remain steadfast.—
Susanne Biro,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments echo those made by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who on Sunday said the administration will remain steadfast in its plans for reciprocal tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, even in the face of the global stock market sell-off.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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This dedication serves as the driving force behind every donation, propelling us forward in our relentless pursuit of progress in cancer research.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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After Cooper Flagg knocked down a pair of free throws at the 11:54 mark to give the Blue Devils a 56-42 lead, Houston stormed back with a relentless 28-11 run to complete a stunning rally and punch their ticket to the title game.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Today, healthcare organizations use AI to improve patient experiences with data gathering and summarization features.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On the days near that peak, patient skywatchers may be treated to a modest but mesmerizing display of shooting stars streaking across the sky.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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