Synonyms for persistent

Adjective

1. persistent, relentless, unrelenting, continual (vs. sporadic)
usage: never-ceasing; "the relentless beat of the drums"
2. haunting, persistent, unforgettable (vs. forgettable)
usage: continually recurring to the mind; "haunting memories"; "the cathedral organ and the distant voices have a haunting beauty"- Claudia Cassidy
3. persistent (vs. caducous), lasting
usage: retained; not shed; "persistent leaves remain attached past maturity"; "the persistent gills of fishes"
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