as in diligence
attentive and persistent effort
she did twice as much work as anyone else through sheer industriousness
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Recent Examples of industriousness
This culture emphasizes individual responsibility, industriousness, respect for the rule of law, the dignity of conscience, and the limits of liberty rightly understood.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for industriousness
Noun
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About 45 local organizations have been selected for the diligence review, and the RSF Women’s Fund is expected to grant over $500,000 to worthy projects addressing health and social services.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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That diligence paid off, and on Main Street, businesses were quickly up and running, providing us with resources and sustenance.—
Erin Austen Abbott,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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Growing power demand in China and the sheer size of the country’s market showcased what appeared to be countervailing trends — the persistence of coal, and the rise of renewables.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some educators worry the overuse and misuse of AI programs could decrease students' ability to think critically and independently or to have persistence when attempting to solve complex problems.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Whether Silicon Valley’s early embrace becomes an asset or a liability may depend on how voters interpret the flood of tech money — as proof of confidence in a pragmatic mayor or as a sign that the industry is trying to shape the state’s political future.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Laboureau and Pizzi met in Argentina nearly 17 years ago, with Laboureau working in fashion and Pizzi in the events industry.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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While the Queen Mother was very fond of this Queen Victoria tiara and wore it with relative assiduity, her daughter only wore it once in public, on an official trip to Malta in November 2005.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
7 Dec. 2025
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These indestructible treasures have always been buried in matter, awaiting the invention of scanning electron microscopes and scientists with enough assiduity to spend decades on end peering into their atomic eyes.—
Virginia Heffernan,
WIRED,
21 Mar. 2023
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The collar will help scientists understand the movement patterns and reproductive behavior of the Sierra Nevada red fox, providing key insights to guide conservation efforts.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The former county clerk in Colorado was convicted of multiple crimes for letting someone access data from a secure voting system in an effort to prove unsubstantiated 2020 election conspiracies.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s so much attentiveness and wholehearted care that goes into not just showing off, but embodying the resort itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Steady, intentional eye contact conveys attentiveness and respect.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Industriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industriousness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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