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
KrebsOnSecurity reports that Popa works less like a traditional botnet built for quick attacks and more like a persistent tunneling system.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The company's massive backlog and the persistent demand for both its turbines and electrification solutions remain unmatched.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
South Florida residents can expect persistent high heat across this Fourth of July weekend, with high temperatures creeping into the 90s, according to the National Weather Service.
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Inflation, while persistent, is nowhere near the double-digit nightmare of the late seventies.
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Lynn Schmidt,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistent
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The company's massive backlog and the persistent demand for both its turbines and electrification solutions remain unmatched.
—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
South Florida residents can expect persistent high heat across this Fourth of July weekend, with high temperatures creeping into the 90s, according to the National Weather Service.
—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Inflation, while persistent, is nowhere near the double-digit nightmare of the late seventies.
—
Lynn Schmidt,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistent
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The loud and insistent residents of Monterey Park showed that shaming and pressuring politicians can work.
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What most interests me about The Emergency Playbook is how, beneath the sunny tone, there’s a calm but insistent moral outrage on display.
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The weather service’s forecast discussion for Kansas City said the stubborn heat could last through the Fourth of July.
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Against all odds, the stubborn housing market has become a hotspot for young talent.
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England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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And, despite the disadvantage—or perhaps because of it—the tenacious midfielders kept up pressure on the other end whenever possible.
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His combination of sharpshooting and tenacious defense, exemplified by key plays like drawing a charging foul in the Eastern Conference Finals, proved invaluable.
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Some people still pursue that dream in the dry, dogged manner that Meagher did.
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Smart, ambitious and dogged, she is not burdened by a dark past or traumatic pain or the generally dour outlook that plague so many of her peers.
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To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
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Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.
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Swiss brand On is rapidly disrupting Nike's long-standing dominance in the global running footwear market, alongside Hoka, by prioritizing relentless innovation over celebrity endorsements.
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The story of America is a story of industry, technical skill, and relentless optimism for what the future holds.
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These rules aim to put patient interests ahead of profit motives.
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Success will depend less on constructing facilities than on securing long-term buyers, trusted regulators, technology transfer, and patient capital that can sustain long-term production.
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“Persistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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