SEDULOUSNESS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

sedulousness

noun

Definition of sedulousness

as in sedulity

attentive and persistent effort many of the volunteers at the dig discovered that they lacked the sedulousness that archaeology demands

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Noun

Billions of dollars could be at stake, a potentially serious threat to the industry, according to court documents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
That would give Temasek greater ability to adjust its investments as the industry evolves, compared with private assets that can be harder to exit quickly.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of industry

Noun

The discovery is a huge victory for conservation efforts across the Indian Ocean.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
In yet another battle between the states and social media platforms, Florida asked a state judge to order changes on Instagram and Facebook in an effort to protect young users.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of effort

Noun

Leaders should understand their data, governance, diligence processes and decision rights before a live opportunity puts them under pressure.

— Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Taaffe’s diligence, intelligence, understanding of the position (beyond his years) and detailed preparation have earned him the trust of coach Jeff Hafley.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of diligence

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