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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
an implacable judge who knew in his bones that the cover-up extended to the highest levels of government
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
an implacable dedication to the proposition that everyone is entitled to a quality education
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Recent Examples of implacable
And with that, Noah made the implacable Rose start crying in front of friends and family, all 20,000 of them.
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Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Her paternal grandmother heaves with bitterness, and though Ana intends to stay, her implacable grandmother sees her as an unwelcome visitor.
—Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Yes, Musk opens himself to attack with problematic tweets but implacable Tesla critics misplace their vitriol, projecting personal opinion of Musk onto Tesla products.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The movie’s underlying premise is that images are a source of power, yet even that assumption seems to fray under the implacable realities that the images in question depict.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
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Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Her paternal grandmother heaves with bitterness, and though Ana intends to stay, her implacable grandmother sees her as an unwelcome visitor.
—Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Yes, Musk opens himself to attack with problematic tweets but implacable Tesla critics misplace their vitriol, projecting personal opinion of Musk onto Tesla products.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The movie’s underlying premise is that images are a source of power, yet even that assumption seems to fray under the implacable realities that the images in question depict.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implacable
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Why Communication Training Often Fails To Stick Some people are very stubborn and stick to their communication style, even when confronted.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Traders do see the Fed cutting in June, but much can change between now and then, and a stubborn central bank could set off Trump again.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Google’s index ballooned as its crawlers struggled to process this relentless deluge of pages.—
Ivan Guzenko,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Still, Starks is a natural leader with a relentless motor who isn't afraid to make contact.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Since then, White House officials have remained adamant about sticking by Hegseth, even as criticism has mounted in recent weeks and questions about his judgment have resurfaced.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Despite the significant decline, the Trump administration is adamant about shoring up the border to ensure it is left secure before leaving office.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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His grim work handling dead sheep gives the movie its title, but little time is actually spent at Stan’s job.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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One such fragment of the original George III statue, found in a swamp in Connecticut, will be part of the Museum of the City of New York’s 250th-anniversary exhibition, spotlighting the grim period between that celebratory moment and the departure of British forces in 1783.—
John Hanc,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Decade after decade, the city remains steadfast in the face of adversity.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Among those who left in time, some remained steadfast in their lifelong friendships, as did their children.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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But Trump remains defiant about the tariffs, much like Putin remains determined to continue Russia’s assault on Ukraine.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Despite a sentence that will likely mean spending the rest of her life in prison, Melody remains determined to prove her innocence.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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There are medications available to help with persistent skin conditions, Cortright said.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Over 1 million children in Haiti are facing critical levels of food insecurity in Haiti amid persistent armed violence and forced displacements.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Implacable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implacable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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