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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
an implacable judge who knew in his bones that the cover-up extended to the highest levels of government
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
an implacable dedication to the proposition that everyone is entitled to a quality education
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Recent Examples of implacable
In a recent book on the role of empathy in diplomacy, academic Claire Yorke defends the importance of actors trying, at least partially, to see the world through the eyes of even their most implacable opponents.
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Kerry Brown, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
Here in this country, Republican opposition to public ownership remains implacable, at least in theory.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Fernand, her own cousin, who is secretly in love with her; Danglars, an ambitious manipulator; and above all Héloïse de Villefort, the implacable wife of the town prosecutor.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
After all, for more than 30 years, the two South Caucasus countries have been implacable adversaries.
—Thomas De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for implacable
Kerry Brown, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
Here in this country, Republican opposition to public ownership remains implacable, at least in theory.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Fernand, her own cousin, who is secretly in love with her; Danglars, an ambitious manipulator; and above all Héloïse de Villefort, the implacable wife of the town prosecutor.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
After all, for more than 30 years, the two South Caucasus countries have been implacable adversaries.
—Thomas De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implacable
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Governments across the continent are struggling with stubborn insurgencies.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Because that is ultimately what The Secret Garden is about—the stubborn, almost unreasonable insistence of living things to grow toward the light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bulls players quickly become accustomed to Donovan’s relentless style of work.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Here's how taxpayers plan to spend their refunds Rising prices have been a relentless theme for consumers over the past five years.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Both of them are adamant that this tragedy was avoidable, pointing to Irving Marsaw's long list of convictions that span more than 20 years.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Porzingis was adamant his health is now under control.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So, while humans may be less precise, automation could in the grimmest case make deadly errors at scale.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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As Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon, humanitarian workers are reporting grim and heartbreaking details about the toll on the civilian population.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Through leadership changes at our organization due to death or retirement, Robert has been steadfast in his friendship and support.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine's European allies have promised to maintain their steadfast support, but bickering over a major 90 billion euro ($106 billion) European Union loan to cover Kyiv's military and economic needs for two years has reflected the mounting challenges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Various strands of the opposition—ethnic minorities, leftists, and educated technocrats—appeared determined to block him, even at the price of leaving the regime in place.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Hart, who added 10 points, gave the Gophers their first lead since early in the third quarter with a determined drop-step to the basket for a short bank shot with 18 seconds left.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Angelika Warmuth | Reuters Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped temper worries about persistent inflation, following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to end the Middle East conflict.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Getty Images/iStockphoto Between today's high (and rising) borrowing costs, elevated unemployment and persistent financial pressure, a hefty number of borrowers are falling behind on their bills, and their credit card debt, in particular.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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