as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
a student who has been unceasingly diligent in pursuit of a degree in mathematics
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Recent Examples of diligent
Yes, Ubuntu users need to be diligent about installing the latest patches, even though Linux systems represent a smaller user base than Windows or macOS.
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PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
Jean Cocteau famously wrote that there’s no love—there’s only proof of love, and Akerman is love’s most diligent and forensically persuasive detective.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Being diligent about following a few basic steps should be followed by all car owners to avoid falling victim to these costly crimes, according to the deputies.
—Helena Gunderson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
These changes underscore the importance of diligent record-keeping in an increasingly digital economy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
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PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
Jean Cocteau famously wrote that there’s no love—there’s only proof of love, and Akerman is love’s most diligent and forensically persuasive detective.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Being diligent about following a few basic steps should be followed by all car owners to avoid falling victim to these costly crimes, according to the deputies.
—Helena Gunderson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
These changes underscore the importance of diligent record-keeping in an increasingly digital economy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligent
Adjective
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Turn passing glances into engaged followers by speaking directly to their immediate concerns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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After meeting online and falling in love, Jay and Pamela are engaged and live together with Jay’s parents.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beyoncé Was Painted Gold To Promote Her Cé Lumière Fragrance Beyoncé has had a busy month.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Understand Barcelona Cruise Port Barcelona’s cruise terminal is one of the busiest in the world, serving as a major gateway for Mediterranean itineraries.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In any case, an assiduous pre-inspection is essential.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Every song reveals new layers, showcasing not just a singer, but a true artist and assiduous researcher, constantly pushing the boundaries and discovering new ways to express the timeless journey of love.—
Mario Sesti,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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Assist/little Lake Fire has burned four acres of private land after being active for seven hours.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there are 40 active tribes that participate in parades and events during Mardi Gras, Super Sundays and St. Joseph’s Day.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Humans’ desire for timber and space for parking lots and shopping centers eventually proved too much for even the most industrious squirrel, and the long emigrations eventually ended.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
23 Dec. 2024
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Named for a particularly industrious kind of computer program that takes a long time to run, the problem is connected to some of the deepest open questions in computer science and mathematics.—
Bill Andrews,
Quanta Magazine,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Diligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligent. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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