Loyal
Loyal adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Persistent and loyal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Loyal".
Persistent
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
Loyal and persistent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loyal" instead an adjective "Persistent".
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The first Cybernik is an ultra-powerful Phlebotinum Rebel that is a persistent threat to Robotnik; the second Cybernik is loyal and a useful foil to the first.
Source: Comic Book / Sonic the Comic - Chief of security on Babylon 5 Michael Garibaldi and chief of the Medical section Stephen Franklin are both highly competent professionals, resourceful, valiant, persistent, dedicated and loyal to their friends.
Source: Mr. Vice Guy
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