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
And in Season Two, Survival of the Thickest went all out on a dream wedding for Peppermint, an idea Buteau was adamant about making it on screen.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Advertisement Throughout negotiations, Tehran has been adamant that any cease-fire with Washington must also end the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, and that any permanent truce must lead to Israel withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon.
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Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 June 2026
Trump and Vance have been adamant that the fund will not be financed by American dollars.
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Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Regardless, Stanton is adamant that there is no hypothetical future in which raccoons could realistically become good house pets.
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Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Advertisement Throughout negotiations, Tehran has been adamant that any cease-fire with Washington must also end the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, and that any permanent truce must lead to Israel withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon.
—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 June 2026
Trump and Vance have been adamant that the fund will not be financed by American dollars.
—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Regardless, Stanton is adamant that there is no hypothetical future in which raccoons could realistically become good house pets.
—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for adamant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adamant
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The weather service’s forecast discussion for Kansas City said the stubborn heat could last through the Fourth of July.
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Against all odds, the stubborn housing market has become a hotspot for young talent.
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To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
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Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.
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Follow these steps to get rid of hardened residue, odors, and germs, and learn how to make outdoor trash cans a little less yucky.
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Hauser played hardened ranch foreman Rip Wheeler on the Paramount Network series that ran from 2018 to 2024.
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“Adamant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adamant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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