as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
remained adamant about getting the actor's autograph even after he had disappeared backstage
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Recent Examples of adamant
But Downs is adamant that the show is about more than Hollywood.
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Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Before this year, attempts to repeal it were quashed by adamant pushback from insurance and health care lobbyists.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Romanova was adamant that the pieces be made in Italy and Portugal.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Practitioners are adamant that enthusiastic consent is central to kink.
—Liam McBain, NPR, 16 May 2025
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Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Before this year, attempts to repeal it were quashed by adamant pushback from insurance and health care lobbyists.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Romanova was adamant that the pieces be made in Italy and Portugal.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Practitioners are adamant that enthusiastic consent is central to kink.
—Liam McBain, NPR, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adamant
Adjective
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Jet fuel rolled down the street and the smell of it lingered in the air while authorities worked to extinguish one stubborn car fire that sent smoke billowing up.—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Of course, stubborn coach Tom Thibodeau went with his only play, a Jalen Brunson iso, while the starters huffed and puffed from playing nearly the entire game.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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Despite Aspinall winning the interim crown, UFC CEO Dana White remained steadfast in saying that Jones vs. Miocic was the fight to make.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Over the years, the Biden family has confronted unimaginable adversity with grace and steadfast perseverance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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“Adamant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adamant. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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