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as in actively
in a manner involving great or constant activity
struggling diligently to contact everyone who might need a ride to the polls
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as in hard
with great effort or determination
working diligently to finish his documentary in time for the film festival
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Recent Examples of diligently
Caleb practiced the Chappell Roan hit diligently with his piano teacher, Lori Stemmer, even rehearsing in his inflatable suit.
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Ronnie Li, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
For 10 years, Frances has worked diligently to become the perfect wife for Jo.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Since then, Butler has diligently undergone rehab while trying to keep his spirits high.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Her determination to perform on stage led her to diligently practice and hone her acting technique and skills, resulting in standout roles in both our Spring musical and Fall play.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But as inviting as her aura may seem, Liu diligently protects her peace.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Each ingredient is diligently vetted and each product is exhaustively tested (including a microbial analysis) for heavy metals, pesticides, solvent residues, environmental contaminants, and common allergens including gluten.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Mayreau's permanent population of only about 300 residents is working diligently to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Beryl in 2024.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Born from the remnants of CollegeHumor and rebuilt under CEO Reich, the indie service has cultivated an unusually intense fanbase by positioning itself as ethically transparent, diligently pro-artist, and structurally opposed to traditional Hollywood incentives.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2026
Ronnie Li, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
For 10 years, Frances has worked diligently to become the perfect wife for Jo.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Since then, Butler has diligently undergone rehab while trying to keep his spirits high.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Her determination to perform on stage led her to diligently practice and hone her acting technique and skills, resulting in standout roles in both our Spring musical and Fall play.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But as inviting as her aura may seem, Liu diligently protects her peace.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Each ingredient is diligently vetted and each product is exhaustively tested (including a microbial analysis) for heavy metals, pesticides, solvent residues, environmental contaminants, and common allergens including gluten.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Mayreau's permanent population of only about 300 residents is working diligently to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Beryl in 2024.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Born from the remnants of CollegeHumor and rebuilt under CEO Reich, the indie service has cultivated an unusually intense fanbase by positioning itself as ethically transparent, diligently pro-artist, and structurally opposed to traditional Hollywood incentives.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligently
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At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior.—
Sean M. Cleary,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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These are the regions where specific tick populations are permanently established, constantly present and actively transmitting diseases.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Third baseman Matt Chapman charged hard and fielded the ball, but the ball popped out of his glove on the exchange.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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No baseball community dies harder, without reward, than the Rockies faithful, spring after spring.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Beat the eggs vigorously with the dinner fork for about 30 seconds and about 40 strokes.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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Although it's not considered invasive, star jasmine does grow vigorously, and can quickly creep up your home's structure or wrap itself around trees and other surrounding plants if not regularly pruned.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps 20 or more people work intensively with little direction.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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There are many good reasons to intensively treat high blood pressure, but the benefits accumulate over many years.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Precede the yelp with a cluck, and listen intently for half a minute or so.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Words of Affirmation For kids who listen intently and speak sweetly, your loving words matter most.—
Gail Cornwall,
Parents,
1 Apr. 2026
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In India Dhurandhar’s intensely negative portrayal of Pakistan ignited a fierce debate.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nonstick pans have become as intensely polarizing as a piece of cookware can be in recent years, as more research has been done into the impact of some of the chemicals used to make traditional nonstick coatings.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since Richard Nixon was forced to resign, powerful people in both political parties have worked assiduously to ensure that their leaders would escape the consequences of their actions.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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During these first weeks on the ground, Martha acquired routines and reams of notes from hospitals and prisons, assiduously compiling them every night back at the Hotel Florida, and a single friend, but no bolt of inspiration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The team sequenced the DNA of 38 different mosquitoes belonging to 11 species within the Leucosphyrus group, which had been arduously collected during fieldwork between 1992 and 2020 across Southeast Asia.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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The first year back from knee reconstruction is a tough one, and by all accounts, Darrisaw beat the timetable projection by arduously and relentlessly working through his rehab.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Diligently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligently. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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