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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races
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Recent Examples of unrelenting
The film’s sheer, unrelenting squalor can wear you down, too.
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Altogether, these characters create for an intense, unrelenting atmosphere steeped in testosterone, violence and lots and lots of shootouts.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The unrelenting, excessive applause isn’t just joyous.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
In interviews with The Marshall Project - St. Louis, and sworn statements to The MacArthur Justice Center, men incarcerated at Algoa, Ozark Correctional Center and Moberly Correctional Center described the effects of unrelenting heat in facilities with limited or no air conditioning.
—Ivy Scott, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Altogether, these characters create for an intense, unrelenting atmosphere steeped in testosterone, violence and lots and lots of shootouts.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The unrelenting, excessive applause isn’t just joyous.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
In interviews with The Marshall Project - St. Louis, and sworn statements to The MacArthur Justice Center, men incarcerated at Algoa, Ozark Correctional Center and Moberly Correctional Center described the effects of unrelenting heat in facilities with limited or no air conditioning.
—Ivy Scott, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelenting
Adjective
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Following Meghan's statements, Eldridge is adamant that her relatable role isn't convincing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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In early previews and pre-release memos, the developers have been adamant that, despite targeting a more casual audience with some more forgiving elements, this is meant to be enjoyed by people who have spent hundreds of hours in the main game and its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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From IoT sensors and smart devices to social media streams and transactional logs, the information influx is relentless.—
Shinoy Vengaramkode Bhaskaran,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Zsa-zsa is a survivor and a fighter and an indefatigable entrepreneur; his relentless energy is matched by nothing else other then Alexandre Desplat’s thrilling ticking time bomb of a score.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, the stubborn media silence continued unabated.—
Nate Rogers,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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United needed to play perfect football to unlock a stubborn defence, but struggled to push past competency.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The headlines may be grim, but history is generous to those who stay invested.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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His face is grim, lacking the exuberance and devil-may-care attitude visible in earlier paintings.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Alternatively, seersucker remains a steadfast warm-weather favorite—especially for those who appreciate a touch of New England preppiness.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The single combines the guitarist’s weighted influence with the música mexicana group’s steadfast ambition.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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If the man is determined to have committed a crime, the library said, the police may make the information public.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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As the clinic races to rebuild, Abdallah is determined to continue providing care.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva displayed polished tannins, vibrant red fruit, and a graceful, persistent finish.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Not long after their April wedding, Peltz denied any rumors of drama, telling Variety that there was no clash over the wedding dress whatsoever, despite the persistent rumors.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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