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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
From boardrooms to bedrooms, individuals and institutions alike are struggling to stay upright in what can only be described as a sea of unrelenting change.
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
None of these people deserve to die, which is what makes Death’s unrelenting pursuit of them so horrific to watch.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The document brings into focus a sharp-elbowed business conducted in a world shaped by shifting allegiances and the unrelenting pressure to profit.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Knicks had survived an initial punch from the Pacers, who started the game 9-of-9 from the field behind an unrelenting up-tempo attack.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
None of these people deserve to die, which is what makes Death’s unrelenting pursuit of them so horrific to watch.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The document brings into focus a sharp-elbowed business conducted in a world shaped by shifting allegiances and the unrelenting pressure to profit.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Knicks had survived an initial punch from the Pacers, who started the game 9-of-9 from the field behind an unrelenting up-tempo attack.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelenting
Adjective
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Following Meghan's statements, Eldridge is adamant that her relatable role isn't convincing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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In early previews and pre-release memos, the developers have been adamant that, despite targeting a more casual audience with some more forgiving elements, this is meant to be enjoyed by people who have spent hundreds of hours in the main game and its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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From IoT sensors and smart devices to social media streams and transactional logs, the information influx is relentless.—
Shinoy Vengaramkode Bhaskaran,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Zsa-zsa is a survivor and a fighter and an indefatigable entrepreneur; his relentless energy is matched by nothing else other then Alexandre Desplat’s thrilling ticking time bomb of a score.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Of course, stubborn coach Tom Thibodeau went with his only play, a Jalen Brunson iso, while the starters huffed and puffed from playing nearly the entire game.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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Jet fuel rolled down the street and the smell of it lingered in the air while authorities worked to extinguish one stubborn car fire that sent smoke billowing up.—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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After trading away star guard Luka Doncic for big man Anthony Davis, many saw Dallas as a team with a grim outlook for the future.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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As Read walked to the bench with her legal team, Peggy O'Keefe, seated every day front and center, gave the defendant a grim look, video shows.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Alternatively, seersucker remains a steadfast warm-weather favorite—especially for those who appreciate a touch of New England preppiness.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The single combines the guitarist’s weighted influence with the música mexicana group’s steadfast ambition.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Administration officials and leaders of the emerging military tech sector are determined to get rid of excess regulations that slow the development and production of new weapons systems.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In other words, the setback would be reversed, and history would proceed on its divinely determined track.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva displayed polished tannins, vibrant red fruit, and a graceful, persistent finish.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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There's a global 4B movement encouraging women to go celibate in protest against shrinking rights and persistent misogyny.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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