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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
the pioneers faced the challenge of settling the frontier with unyielding courage
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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
knead the dough until it feels reasonably unyielding
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as in rigid
incapable of or highly resistant to bending
an unyielding steel bar
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
despite studies showing that limits on development would hurt the local economy, the town council remained unyielding in their support for these limits
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Recent Examples of unyielding
Today’s players are reminded of the labor battles their predecessors went through, and the resistance to any sort of salary limit is just as unyielding.
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
On the brink of despair, the legendary craftsman transforms his grief into an unyielding drive for vengeance.
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Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
San Antonio has never needed stars to be loud, just unyielding.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
However, what elevates proceedings from mere political proclamation is Shah’s unyielding focus on his trans characters’ multifaceted experience.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
On the brink of despair, the legendary craftsman transforms his grief into an unyielding drive for vengeance.
—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
San Antonio has never needed stars to be loud, just unyielding.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
However, what elevates proceedings from mere political proclamation is Shah’s unyielding focus on his trans characters’ multifaceted experience.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unyielding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unyielding
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Swiss brand On is rapidly disrupting Nike's long-standing dominance in the global running footwear market, alongside Hoka, by prioritizing relentless innovation over celebrity endorsements.
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The story of America is a story of industry, technical skill, and relentless optimism for what the future holds.
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In the days leading up to his show, Chavarria and his team were hard at work in his make-shift studio in the 6th arrondissement.
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Closing a chapter, not the relationships For Sevy, the hardest part is closing this chapter with the people who made the place feel like home.
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Instead of forcing business owners to constantly upload mountains of paper invoices or rigid bank statements, Magellan monitors the real-time transactions flowing directly through its platform.
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The trust could provide financial support for a broad group of beneficiaries defined by you, rather than by rigid family-tree relationships.
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The weather service’s forecast discussion for Kansas City said the stubborn heat could last through the Fourth of July.
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Against all odds, the stubborn housing market has become a hotspot for young talent.
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The tragedy marks the first deaths for the US Wildland Fire Service, a grim milestone for the new federal agency, which launched in January to coordinate firefighting efforts on public land.
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While that’s a grim statistic, change is possible.
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How to Restore Absorbency to Towels To restore absorbency to stiff towels, Sokolowski recommends performing a deep clean.
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Vigorously whisk remaining 1 cup of cream with powdered sugar in a large bowl until medium-stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Affordable July 4 destinations July 4 may be a peak travel period, but travelers can still snag some solid deals for a beach vacation.
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Plenty of the group stage games have gone 0-0 before players returned to the locker room, but at least solid chances have been created.
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And in Season Two, Survival of the Thickest went all out on a dream wedding for Peppermint, an idea Buteau was adamant about making it on screen.
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Advertisement Throughout negotiations, Tehran has been adamant that any cease-fire with Washington must also end the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, and that any permanent truce must lead to Israel withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon.
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“Unyielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unyielding. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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