as in diligent
involved in often constant activity
an industrious worker who never seems to sleep
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Recent Examples of industrious
Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties are now symbols of neglect, where economic despair has replaced the industrious and seemingly indomitable spirit that had once defined them.
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Daniel A.c. McBride, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
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Sealing Holes
Gardeners know pollinators are essential, especially those industrious bees buzzing tirelessly in and out of squash blossoms and trumpet vines.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Twenty-five years before Rabiot’s move to Juventus, another industrious French central midfielder had crossed the Alps to hone his trade during a five-year spell in Turin.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 9 June 2025
In one memorable scene, the industrious little girl wanders out of a laundromat while Lu is off looking for more dough, finding her way into an open house for a multimillion dollar brownstone nearby.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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Daniel A.c. McBride, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
Signs Of Infestation Why Carpenter Bees Drill Holes Preventing Infestation
Sealing Holes
Gardeners know pollinators are essential, especially those industrious bees buzzing tirelessly in and out of squash blossoms and trumpet vines.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Twenty-five years before Rabiot’s move to Juventus, another industrious French central midfielder had crossed the Alps to hone his trade during a five-year spell in Turin.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 9 June 2025
In one memorable scene, the industrious little girl wanders out of a laundromat while Lu is off looking for more dough, finding her way into an open house for a multimillion dollar brownstone nearby.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for industrious
Adjective
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Although resilience often looks like luck or good character, the ability to prevent or reduce losses from any type of risk entails careful planning and diligent efforts.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The group was not always diligent about following military directives.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Unlike other collabs or license deals where a celebrity or brand just adds their logo to a product, J Balvin has been very engaged at every step of the process.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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After Goldman placed a veil on Hilliker, the engaged couple entered a room full of their friends cheering them on.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Ever since then, it’s been sitting on the shore, beached like a shipwreck, just feet from a busy highway.—
John Carlisle,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Horton said summer is always the busiest, with the program planning several events each month to combat the rise in homicides and violent crimes as the weather warms.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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“Industrious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrious. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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