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hell-bent

adjective

Definition of hell-bentnext
as in intent

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Recent Examples of hell-bent Leda, a musician with a mystical vihuela, is hell-bent on revenge in a way that reminds me of Ghost of Yōtei’s Atsu. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026 When a tragic event makes her hell-bent for revenge, Jackie determines to take out the Demons one by one, unleashing her old killer instincts. — John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2026 Like in Dickinson’s poem, anger often feels like the only way to assert oneself in a society that seems hell-bent on silencing women and girls. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Indeed, these pages have numerous examples of hard-charging entrepreneurs hell-bent on pushing boundaries. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hell-bent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
  1. intent
  2. dedicated
  3. resolute
  4. determined
  5. insistent
  6. sure
  7. adamant
  8. single-minded
Adjective
  • This convergence is most visible where customer segmentation and sales enablement align, outreach adapts as intent emerges, and sellers work alongside AI agents that maintain account context.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Kubrick honed his signature style and attention to detail here in a film that’s constantly twisting and turning, intent on knocking its audience off their feet.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of intent
Adjective
  • Cons No checking account or ATM access, so this works best as a dedicated savings account paired with another bank.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Drivers can trigger the car's full performance via a dedicated illuminated red GTI button on the steering wheel.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of dedicated
Adjective
  • There are many reasons to love this story, not least because of its resolute universalism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But by the time officials reach the Premier League, most are resilient and resolute enough to set aside what has gone before and referee what is put in front of them.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • For his part, BYU coach Kalani Sitake is determined to ensure Cougars fans can have more to brag about in the future, demanding that his program receive more financial support from the athletic department and university.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Two of the drama’s whopping 53 nominations were for Seehorn’s portrayal of determined attorney Kim Wexler.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • That’s why the league has been so insistent on returning to the same markets each year.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • And the insistent focus on Archambault to exclusion of all else does force Menochet’s sober gravitas to do a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of communicating the inner conflict and existential anguish with which all of the team must be struggling.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of insistent
Adjective
  • Censorship, and worse, are the surest way to elevate an artist and their work.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Pretty sure that makes this group of football Rebels the most decorated on campus.
    — Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sure
Adjective
  • The Grammy winner was adamant in his Tuesday statement that he wouldn't be drawn into discussion of the war in Gaza, arguing that his fans don’t come to his shows to hear about these issues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Dodgers have been adamant that Walter has no plans to sell the baseball team.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of adamant
Adjective
  • But in comparison with that movie’s central character, Arash grows less single-minded as his daylong journey progresses.
    — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • What, then, was the force behind this single-minded drive for accuracy?
    — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of single-minded

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“Hell-bent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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