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as in deep
firmly established over time
he has an inveterate tendency to tell some very tall tales
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as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
the man is an inveterate liar who only rarely tells the truth
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Recent Examples of inveterate
In this latest film co-directed by Nick Park, Wallace, the inveterate tinkerer whose contraptions always veered toward Rube Goldberg–style charm and utility (or lack thereof), has outsourced his quaint life to Big Tech, much to the chagrin of his old-school pup.
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Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Second Gentleman Dough Emhoff has established a reputation as a music nerd and, like his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, an inveterate crate digger.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
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Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Second Gentleman Dough Emhoff has established a reputation as a music nerd and, like his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, an inveterate crate digger.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inveterate
Adjective
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The Orioles scored the first run of the game in the second inning when Ramón Laureano ripped an RBI double to deep center.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lucas Walsh, a youth political behavior expert, said that cost-of-living pressures and a deep distrust in both major parties are fueling Gen Z's volatility.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Family members can also develop psychosomatic consequences such as chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and a general sense of disorientation.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Research has shown that eating healthier can decrease a person’s risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, certain cancers and other chronic conditions.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The right partners can help implement these healthy habits as a lifelong standard.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Streicher stresses that this is potentially a big deal for women in perimenopause and menopause, with impacts that can be lifelong.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
17 Apr. 2025
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It’s designed for hardcore fans — those who want to hear what these songs sounded like before they were polished and finalized.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In my 20s, 30s, and 40s, there was an emphasis on hardcore cardio workouts, which was the trend at the time.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Another documentary about Combs produced by 50 Cent is in the works for Netflix, without a confirmed release date.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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There is no confirmed release date for Ransom Caynon season two.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Inveterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inveterate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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