as in insistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
although his first attempts were singularly unsuccessful, he was persistent in his pursuit of a career in rock music
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Recent Examples of persistent
Also, a person who has persistent fevers, severe coughing and trouble catching their breath may need additional medical treatment to help stabilize them.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Wednesday's report also showed persistent inflationary pressure at the end of the 2024.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
Lake Ridge’s persistent aggressiveness, physical defense, and height were a challenge.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Jose Altuve’s pleas have been persistent, peppered throughout most of his public comments across the past five months.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Wednesday's report also showed persistent inflationary pressure at the end of the 2024.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
Lake Ridge’s persistent aggressiveness, physical defense, and height were a challenge.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Jose Altuve’s pleas have been persistent, peppered throughout most of his public comments across the past five months.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for persistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
Adjective
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The reincarnated version differed from the original a bit, so there’s an excuse for not recognizing it at first glance — even if Reid was insistent the play-call in the huddle would be identical to one barked out by head coach Hank Stram to receiver Gloster Richardson long ago.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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Kato Kaelin, who was staying at OJ’s guesthouse at the time of the murders, recalls trying to help OJ load several bags into a limo en route to the airport to fly to Chicago for a corporate golf outing, but that OJ was insistent that Kaelin stay away from a small duffel bag.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Coaches will tell you of a character who could be grumpy or stubborn, but also of someone who needed faith shown in him.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to its impressive staying power, this eyeliner can be a bit stubborn to remove.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Clippers were resolute in the face of those challenges, with James Harden and Norman Powell combining for 73 points in an impressive 127-117 win over Milwaukee on Saturday at the Intuit Dome.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Prince Harry case was different For those watching at home, the settlement seemed like an unexpected about-face from the 40-year-old royal who had previously been so resolute about seeing the case through.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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For all of his tenacious effort at the defensive end, the signature play Friday for Maciejewski was a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter that served as the dagger.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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But on Saturday, his first two goals (his third was an empty-netter) came immediately after penalty kills when coach Joe Sacco paired him with Matt Poitras, who picked up both primary assists, the first one coming on a play that was both tenacious and slick.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Apte does what the script requires as the dogged cop on his trial, even as Andrews has a bit of a more one-note role.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Profiles invariably zeroed in on his combination of dogged perseverance and an aw-shucks approach to his task.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lear remains steadfast that she’s always been a woman, but the film keeps cutting away to other people confirming her transition.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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But a trade always seemed unlikely as Indiana president of basketball Kelly Krauskopf drafted Mitchell No. 2 in the 2018 WNBA Draft and has remained steadfast in her support of the 5-foot-8 guard.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this month, relentless 90-mile-an-hour Santa Ana winds sent wildfires tearing through Greater Los Angeles, taking more than two dozen lives, flattening neighborhoods and decimating biodiversity.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Reflecting on the relentless energy and momentum of MLS and its unique community, the Florida native, known for boundary-pushing creativity, fits right in.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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However, Shields was patient and struck at the last second when Perkins’ guard was down.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The analyst added that Constellation could be one of the more patient players in the sector by not jumping to raise prices immediately.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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