as in grim
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
the team's offense was relentless in trying to score a touchdown
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Recent Examples of relentless
In the wake of the second World War, the relentless creep of light pollution, smog from nearby London and the vibrations and magnetic interference from railway lines had rendered Greenwich an unfeasible location for delicate astronomical observation.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Technology innovation is akin to the relentless pounding of waves upon a shore.
—Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his counterparts from Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte to discuss Russia’s relentless war.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his counterparts from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Japan were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO chief Mark Rutte and discussed Russia’s relentless war on its neighbor at what has essentially become the G-6.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Technology innovation is akin to the relentless pounding of waves upon a shore.
—Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his counterparts from Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte to discuss Russia’s relentless war.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his counterparts from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Japan were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO chief Mark Rutte and discussed Russia’s relentless war on its neighbor at what has essentially become the G-6.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
Adjective
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Despite the grim topic, the report offers encouraging news: Steady progress has been made in reducing child labor globally.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Gatwa’s first as the Doctor. Compare Season 15 to Jodie Whittaker’s last outing as the Time Lord, and things get grimmer.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Ter Stegen is determined to stay at Barca, where he is settled on a personal level and ready to challenge for the No 1 spot.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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That legislation collapsed when then-Sen. John McCain famously cast a thumbs-down vote. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is determined to avoid that outcome, sticking to the schedule and pressing ahead with voting expected by the end of the week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Despite their diversity, these groups share common threads of systemic exclusion from traditional financial services, contributing to persistent inequities in wealth and opportunity.—
Kevin Cohee,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Google’s Threat Intelligence Group identifies Scattered Spider as a financially motivated threat actor known for its persistent use of social engineering and brazen communications with victims.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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This is the time for peace through strength, backed by American resolve and unrelenting firepower.—
Kristen Waggoner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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But these same systems weren't designed for the constant, unrelenting stress of modern life.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Confronting Iran’s ruthless campaign of terror, nuclear ambitions, and regional aggression demands strength, resolve, and strategic clarity.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 June 2025
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Michael Fassbender plays the deceased Apple guru — a flawed, ruthless, but ultimately compassionate soul.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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