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diligent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition 1: characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort or application; hardworking and dedicated.

Example sentence: The diligent student always completes assignments ahead of time and studies diligently for exams.

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Definition 2: done with painstaking care and attention to detail.

Example sentence: The diligent artist spent countless hours perfecting every brushstroke of her masterpiece.

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Definition 3: persistent in effort or application despite obstacles or difficulties.

Example sentence: The diligent athlete never gave up and continued to train hard, even after facing several injuries.

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