relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs 
: showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless pressure
a relentless campaign
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
Examples of relentless in a Sentence
Her relentless optimism held the team together.
The hunter was relentless in pursuit of his prey.
a relentless opponent of deregulation
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Laundry is attended to daily, even on-demand, while the housekeeping staff operates with a relaxed yet relentless efficiency.
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Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Some of them talked about their despondency, their sense of being trapped in the relentless cycle of the tour, in which meaning can be hard to come by; even the best have to grow accustomed to disappointment.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Luis Enrique’s side have been even more relentless in the Club World Cup.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Expanding the Prepared Food Photos library into videography and beyond signifies growth and a relentless pursuit of setting new industry standards.
—Jon Stojan, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Some of them talked about their despondency, their sense of being trapped in the relentless cycle of the tour, in which meaning can be hard to come by; even the best have to grow accustomed to disappointment.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Luis Enrique’s side have been even more relentless in the Club World Cup.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Expanding the Prepared Food Photos library into videography and beyond signifies growth and a relentless pursuit of setting new industry standards.
—Jon Stojan, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs
: not lessening in severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless criticism
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
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