Determined and Persistent

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Determined adjective - Fully committed to achieving a goal.

Usage example: his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken

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Persistent is a synonym for determined in resolute topic. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Determined", when it comes to topics like steadfast, unrelenting.

Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Usage example: although his first attempts were singularly unsuccessful, he was persistent in his pursuit of a career in rock music

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Determined is a synonym for persistent in tenacious topic. You can use "Determined" instead an adjective "Persistent", if it concerns topics such as unrelenting.

Baby June/Dainty June's vaudeville numbers in Gypsy are intentionally written to be cloying, cliche-ridden and insipid, to show that while Mama Rose might be persistent and determined to succeed (through her daughters), she clearly lacks talent.

Source: Stylistic Suck
Determined Defeatist: For less-than-willing villains, the Urpneys sure are persistent little buggers at times.

Source: Western Animation / The Dreamstone
Super-Persistent Predator: The Slashers are really determined to get into that jeep.

Source: Series / Terra Nova

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