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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
The common advice suggests being bold, decisive, and unyielding.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Hind’s voice, trembling yet unyielding, speaks to every one of us.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Based on McCarthy's unyielding ability to keep his head down and continue working, he was announced as the NFC Player of the Week.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Moving Forward And Upward Assertive financial communication doesn’t mean being loud, dominant or unyielding.
—Joyce Marter, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Hind’s voice, trembling yet unyielding, speaks to every one of us.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Based on McCarthy's unyielding ability to keep his head down and continue working, he was announced as the NFC Player of the Week.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Moving Forward And Upward Assertive financial communication doesn’t mean being loud, dominant or unyielding.
—Joyce Marter, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unyielding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unyielding
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This new age will be one of relentless improvement.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jeenah Moon | Reuters Global markets may be due for a reality check after this year’s relentless rally, as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on Tuesday cautioned investors to brace for a drawdown over the next two years.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Developed by scientists at TU Delft, the algorithm can help perform tasks at hard-to-reach infrastructure, like offshore wind turbines.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Creatures crawling out of gunk, their legs extending, their toe-webs rescinding, amoebic eyes getting harder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sleepy Hollow’s rigid norms and rules are all ultimately just Sharon’s very strong preferences.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The two-inch-thick seat cushion will provide ample support, and the contoured mesh back will bend to your weight, unlike rigid models made from leather or upholstery.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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That individual brilliance which can produce a moment of magic to break open a stubborn defence is harder to come by.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to pay extra attention to stubborn stains.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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With its sadistic violence, taboo sexuality, and grim depiction of postwar London, Peeping Tom was a flop that essentially ended the illustrious career of director Michael Powell, falling into obscurity until Martin Scorsese rescued it and rehabilitated its reputation with a 1979 rerelease.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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In that sense, however, Farrell’s naturally grim demeanor fits right in.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Kardashian’s performance, stiff and affectless without a single authentic note, is exactly what the writing, also stiff and affectless without a single authentic note, merits.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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While the brand once stood almost alone in its category, Walsh will help to navigate the stiff competition from newer brands catering to Gen Z tastes.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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When asked about his name being mentioned as this season’s coaching carnage continues, Danielson — a native of Southern California and graduate of Azusa Pacific University east of Los Angeles — remained adamant in his commitment to Boise State.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Díaz-Balart, who sits on the House appropriations committee that helps draft spending bills, insists Republicans won’t cave to demands and is adamant short-term extensions are not the solution.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Now, Alesta is determined to destroy the beast that took her friend from her by traveling to Hell.—
Brittany Johnson,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hezbollah remains determined to maintain control over Lebanon and suppress other communities.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Unyielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unyielding. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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