Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Thoroughgoing and persistent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thoroughgoing" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Thoroughgoing
Thoroughgoing adjective - Having no exceptions or restrictions.
Persistent and thoroughgoing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Thoroughgoing".
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Thoroughgoing and Persistent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/persistent/thoroughgoing
Persistent & Thoroughgoing. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/persistent/thoroughgoing>.
Thoroughgoing or Persistent. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/persistent/thoroughgoing.
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