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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
Villa have suffered unrelenting injuries, a congested schedule and, naturally, opposition analysis has more examples of Emery’s game plans and therefore the knowledge to negate their strengths.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
In her industry, one is exposed to the heaviest weight of reality in a fast-paced, unrelenting way.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Russia’s assault on Ukraine is unrelenting, with a real chance of sliding into a broader European war.
—Seth Cropsey, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025
What’s more, traffic in the Thailand capital, Bangkok, can be notoriously unrelenting!
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
In her industry, one is exposed to the heaviest weight of reality in a fast-paced, unrelenting way.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Russia’s assault on Ukraine is unrelenting, with a real chance of sliding into a broader European war.
—Seth Cropsey, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025
What’s more, traffic in the Thailand capital, Bangkok, can be notoriously unrelenting!
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unrelenting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelenting
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Warner was adamant that oppressors should be stopped not only using military force, but also with intellectual muscle and dialogue.—
Chris Yogerst / Made by History,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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House Speaker Daniel Perez, a Miami Republican who championed the law in 2022, has been adamant that mandatory financial reserves for building maintenance are essential in preventing another building from crumbling to the ground.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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The relentless pushing reaches a point of questioning.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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For years, Instagram felt like a slow grind — a marathon of incremental growth where only those with industry connections or relentless consistency had a real shot at building an audience.—
King Holder,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Another type of hyperpigmentation that kojic acid can help with is melasma—a stubborn and hard-to-treat skin condition characterized by splotchy, brown or grayish patches.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2025
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Like this Fire sign, Drizella is unapologetically stubborn and impatience, believing she is entitled to nothing but the best.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The result is that every year, the Palestinian reality gets grimmer.—
Noa Tishby,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes emphasized that the Egyptian proposal for Gaza’s reconstruction does not reflect the grim realities on the ground.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Many in the department remain steadfast that Mercado should be disciplined — or at least removed from the prestigious investigative unit.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The key is to recognize that while retirement planning has evolved with technology, certain fundamental principles remain steadfast.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the guard has pushed through and is determined to help Phoenix make a last-ditch effort for a playoff run.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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At a time when women were not allowed to wrestle professionally, this dream seems far-fetched, but Burke is determined to succeed.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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These include persistent anxiety, trouble sleeping, recurring headaches, high blood pressure, and feelings of burnout, Patrick said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Fed in January hit the brakes on interest rate cuts, citing persistent inflation.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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