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
In early previews and pre-release memos, the developers have been adamant that, despite targeting a more casual audience with some more forgiving elements, this is meant to be enjoyed by people who have spent hundreds of hours in the main game and its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
In an appearance on The View in mid-May, Emanuel was adamant that Democrats needed to move past former President Joe Biden, who at the time had been delivering some public remarks.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Police chief Brian O'Hara, who was sworn in in November 2022, has been adamant about implementing changes from within that lead to safer streets and more positive interactions with Minneapolis police.
—Josh Peña, CBS News, 24 May 2025
But Downs is adamant that the show is about more than Hollywood.
—Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
In an appearance on The View in mid-May, Emanuel was adamant that Democrats needed to move past former President Joe Biden, who at the time had been delivering some public remarks.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Police chief Brian O'Hara, who was sworn in in November 2022, has been adamant about implementing changes from within that lead to safer streets and more positive interactions with Minneapolis police.
—Josh Peña, CBS News, 24 May 2025
But Downs is adamant that the show is about more than Hollywood.
—Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adamant
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Their relationship can be difficult as AM is stubborn and likes to have her way always.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Rick McConnell said that this sounds like his mom, who is stubborn.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Despite Aspinall winning the interim crown, UFC CEO Dana White remained steadfast in saying that Jones vs. Miocic was the fight to make.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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From the outset, our firm has maintained that no one is above the law, especially those in positions of power, and that principle remains steadfast.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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“Adamant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adamant. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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