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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According to Hilson, Polow was adamant about getting a remix recorded, leading her to take days off from touring with Lil Wayne to return to the studio and pen a new verse.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But Thibodeau is adamant: that production doesn’t need to stop.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Paul has been adamant that the tariffs won’t help the U.S.
His frustration with the tariffs came as seven GOP senators signed on to a bipartisan bill that sought to have Congressional oversight over the president’s tariffs.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The 12-time Emmy award-winner was also adamant about sharing her cancer journey with her audience—hoping that her experience might offer support and guidance to others facing similar challenges.
—Joanne Fowler, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But Thibodeau is adamant: that production doesn’t need to stop.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Paul has been adamant that the tariffs won’t help the U.S.
His frustration with the tariffs came as seven GOP senators signed on to a bipartisan bill that sought to have Congressional oversight over the president’s tariffs.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The 12-time Emmy award-winner was also adamant about sharing her cancer journey with her audience—hoping that her experience might offer support and guidance to others facing similar challenges.
—Joanne Fowler, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Adamant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adamant. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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