relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs 
: showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless pressure
a relentless campaign
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of relentless in a Sentence
Her relentless optimism held the team together.
The hunter was relentless in pursuit of his prey.
a relentless opponent of deregulation
Recent Examples on the Web
Twitter once provided Trump a direct outlet for his every thought; his relentless presence online was one element of what made his Administration so nerve-jangling.
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Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2024
Harris chose not to go with Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) despite his enormous popularity in the must-win Keystone State after relentless political pressure from within her party.
—Jay Cost, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Aug. 2024
Residents of Khuzestan, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Kerman have endured days of relentless heat exceeding 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), preventing many from working and earning a livelihood.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Not only are the relentless waves of enemies unforgivingly aggressive, but Cygni also demands much more from you than simply pointing and shooting.
—PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
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Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2024
Harris chose not to go with Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) despite his enormous popularity in the must-win Keystone State after relentless political pressure from within her party.
—Jay Cost, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Aug. 2024
Residents of Khuzestan, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Kerman have endured days of relentless heat exceeding 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), preventing many from working and earning a livelihood.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Not only are the relentless waves of enemies unforgivingly aggressive, but Cygni also demands much more from you than simply pointing and shooting.
—PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
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relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs
: not lessening in severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless criticism
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
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