as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
remained adamant about getting the actor's autograph even after he had disappeared backstage
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Recent Examples of adamant
Thune has been adamant about protecting the filibuster, which currently requires at least 60 senators to support bringing legislation to the Senate floor.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
Vonn, however, was adamant about skiing Sunday on a mountain that had been the site of so many of her triumphs.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Dunleavy was adamant the team did not ask the Bucks about taking on Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green at the deadline, noting that the only time Green was discussed was when other teams inquired about the lifelong Warrior.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Sarandos testified before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, and was adamant in his testimony that the deal would be good for consumers.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
Vonn, however, was adamant about skiing Sunday on a mountain that had been the site of so many of her triumphs.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Dunleavy was adamant the team did not ask the Bucks about taking on Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green at the deadline, noting that the only time Green was discussed was when other teams inquired about the lifelong Warrior.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Sarandos testified before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, and was adamant in his testimony that the deal would be good for consumers.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adamant
Adjective
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If that doesn’t solve the problem, try scrubbing stubborn spots with Bar Keeper’s Friend and a nonabrasive sponge.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rusk recommends using wash and styling products that don’t contain silicones (like dimethicone), which can cause a stubborn coating to accumulate that clogs follicles on the scalp and prevents the hair from absorbing moisturizing ingredients.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fennell teases out the tricky evolution of the characters’ deep bond, from steadfast sibling affection toward a combative, quasi-incestuous desire.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The band remained steadfast in the commitment despite many other acts bowing out.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This puts it safely within the light cruise missile-grade of loitering munitions, suggesting it is probably intended for use against hardened or high-value targets.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fabric layers mesh and bond; glass pellets, mother-of-pearl beads, and cables get nestled into crevices, trapped under hardened strata of varnish.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Adamant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adamant. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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