as in grim
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
the team's offense was relentless in trying to score a touchdown
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Recent Examples of relentless
His performances, however, were captivating and nuanced, an unmistakable result of his relentless dedication to his craft.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
In Nashville, over a dozen water rescues took place on Thursday as relentless rain battered the city.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
The level of pressure, of psychological manipulation, is really relentless.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
While education is valuable, The Millionaire Next Door emphasizes that relentless effort and regimented focus are even more critical factors in building and maintaining wealth.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
In Nashville, over a dozen water rescues took place on Thursday as relentless rain battered the city.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
The level of pressure, of psychological manipulation, is really relentless.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
While education is valuable, The Millionaire Next Door emphasizes that relentless effort and regimented focus are even more critical factors in building and maintaining wealth.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
Adjective
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While in jail, Dean bonds with Zoro, a grim and mysterious teenage prisoner serving time for murder.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Americans hold more favorable views of Republicans than Democrats, even as favorability remains grim across the board, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite Donald Trump‘s growing chokehold on the Kennedy Center, Conan O’Brien was determined to fill the venue with laughs.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Flay and their team were determined to change that.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Slowdowns and glitches are among the persistent complaints.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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With persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs that could further hike prices, pocketbook issues are likely to remain a central campaign theme for the 2026 midterm elections.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The idyllic backdrop is set against the unrelenting passage of time, which has left the majestic estate in a state of disrepair.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps David’s most valuable trait — besides his unrelenting ability to find the back of the net — is his adaptability.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Russo, who has avoided serious injury and is set to return to play for Arsenal this month, is an out-and-out centre-forward, a grafter who uses her strength to take care of the ball and stitch play, but is also becoming a more ruthless penalty-box striker.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The way to move up in your organization might require being ruthless.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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