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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
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The only sober attendees are a father (Sergi López) and his young son (Bruno Núñez) who are hoping to find the boy’s sister, a bohemian swept up in the relentless rhythm of this road-tripping bacchanalia.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Every athlete knows the importance of quick recovery, especially when battling the hot sun, sprawling courses, and relentless challenges.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Jet fuel rolled down the street and the smell of it lingered in the air while authorities worked to extinguish one stubborn car fire that sent smoke billowing up.—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Of course, stubborn coach Tom Thibodeau went with his only play, a Jalen Brunson iso, while the starters huffed and puffed from playing nearly the entire game.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 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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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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Despite Aspinall winning the interim crown, UFC CEO Dana White remained steadfast in saying that Jones vs. Miocic was the fight to make.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Over the years, the Biden family has confronted unimaginable adversity with grace and steadfast perseverance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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The conservative view Many conservatives are determined to repeal or at least delay and dilute most of the clean energy breaks.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2025
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The president is determined to get something done here.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
20 May 2025
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Season Two centers around a persistent cyborg journalist who starts excavating into Dr. Sleech's dubious past, uncovering some controversial incidents.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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The ordinance would include banning persistent camping in one location and prohibiting encampments that block free passage on sidewalks.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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