Normal
Normal adjective - Being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events.
Persistent and normal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Normal".
Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Normal and persistent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Normal" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Both words in one sentence
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Oddly, it doesn't learn the move Pursuit through normal means, though it's still better then Garchomp, who's said to be similarly persistent but doesn't learn the move at all.
Source: Super-Persistent Predator -
Terumi's similar complex towards his mother, as well as his persistent nice guy personality, thaws her normal icy demeanor and she opens up more to him as a result.
Source: Manga / Minamoto Kun Monogatari - Missy went from a normal Alpha Bitch who wasn't even interested in Ned, to a persistent, manipulative psychotic Stalker with a Crush who's dangerously obsessed with him.
Source: Flanderization / Live-Action TV
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