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
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
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Campbell McGrath, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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In reality, behind every success story is a long trial of sleepless nights, uncertain pivots, and relentless hustle.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 June 2025
On Pressing Onward, Freedia is creating her own religious experience of sorts — one that marries the powerful peaks and sonorous valleys of gospel with the irrepressible, relentless energy of bounce.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 23 June 2025
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Campbell McGrath, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
The tech giant released their 2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report this week, which highlighted the relentless nature of the modern workday.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
In reality, behind every success story is a long trial of sleepless nights, uncertain pivots, and relentless hustle.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 June 2025
On Pressing Onward, Freedia is creating her own religious experience of sorts — one that marries the powerful peaks and sonorous valleys of gospel with the irrepressible, relentless energy of bounce.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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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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