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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races
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Recent Examples of unrelenting
The data center will require round-the-clock, unrelenting power consumption to keep ChatGPT available, along with OpenAI's developer API.
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PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
The broadcast networks’ focus on both Watergate and the Iran hostage crisis remained unrelenting.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 July 2025
Yet that unrelenting feeling of stress has resonated with viewers, enough for The Bear to break streaming records over the course of its run.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
His dedication to and respect for the game, along with his unrelenting integrity, grit, hustle, and competitive fire were hallmarks of his career.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
The broadcast networks’ focus on both Watergate and the Iran hostage crisis remained unrelenting.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 July 2025
Yet that unrelenting feeling of stress has resonated with viewers, enough for The Bear to break streaming records over the course of its run.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
His dedication to and respect for the game, along with his unrelenting integrity, grit, hustle, and competitive fire were hallmarks of his career.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelenting
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However, Coast Guard officials were adamant that FEMA makes the ultimate decision, and that FEMA’s choices may differ from the Coast Guard’s recommendations.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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However, she’s remained adamant that to pull off paying homage to the famed actress, everything must be done right.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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These changes stem from patient feedback, case reviews and a relentless curiosity about emerging techniques.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When August rolls around, there’s finally an end in sight to the relentless summer heat and humidity.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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For Baxter and the stubborn Scot, this marked, at last, the reality of war’s end.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Here’s the case for Scorpio: Wednesday is suss, secretive, brooding, vengeful and stubborn.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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With all due respect to the pressures of making an unconventional sci-fi film on a tight budget, using ecologically destructive technology for a story of ecological devastation, in which clean water is an increasingly rare resource, adds an unintentionally grim layer of irony to the tale.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
11 Aug. 2025
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Marathon’s rollout has been somewhat grim, with initial flashy trailers years earlier giving way to underperforming gameplay previews and a very unfinished, public Alpha that created intensely negative vibes around the project.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Exciting developments are on the horizon, but no matter how ebikes evolve, one rule remains steadfast: Buy a bike from a manufacturer that offers good customer support.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Wired News,
8 Aug. 2025
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From that same place comes her steadfast advocacy for the Latino community.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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Seven months in, the administration is determined to keep that pledge.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Wendy is determined to save her brother, and leads her synth group to his location on the ship by magically controlling computer screens.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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But a fair number of Perseids are typically fast, bright and occasionally leave persistent trains.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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One woman's recent attempt to catch a break from a relentless game of fetch with her canine has become a viral TikTok moment, capturing the sweet and persistent nature of a Labrador retriever.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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