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
Portland and Oregon law enforcement, at the direction of local leaders, have refused to aid ICE officers facing relentless terrorist assault and threats to life.
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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The Strays arrived at the Fox with a swelling profile driven by relentless road work and a fan base that spans country, rock and Americana.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
So the streetlight’s gray bells peal in their relentless sooty glow.
—Courtney Kampa, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Ninja Gaiden 4 sees the return of the brutal challenge, flashy combos, and relentless action that made the series such a landmark franchise on the original Xbox.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The Strays arrived at the Fox with a swelling profile driven by relentless road work and a fan base that spans country, rock and Americana.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
So the streetlight’s gray bells peal in their relentless sooty glow.
—Courtney Kampa, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Ninja Gaiden 4 sees the return of the brutal challenge, flashy combos, and relentless action that made the series such a landmark franchise on the original Xbox.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
Adjective
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At the core of the GOP’s shutdown argument is painting a grim picture of any non-citizen receiving any government benefit.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In her usual soft-spoken British accent, she was known for balancing the grim realities of the climate crisis with a sincere message of hope for the future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Carman is determined to keep expanding her work and wants every first responder to have access to a therapy dog.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The vehicle will primarily drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display key messages to the community from its windows.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mostly sunny and very warm; persistent dry weather will worsen drought conditions through the weekend.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The family includes 5,000 compounds, which are persistent, remaining both in the environment and human body over time.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Over the nearly three years since ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022, generative AI has created a frenzy that has radiated like the midday summer sun—hot and unrelenting.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a discipline built on unrelenting argument and daring questions, the ability to shift course in light of stronger reasoning is not weakness but a philosopher’s deepest obligation.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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To play someone whose world is so beautiful on the surface but whose secrets are ruthless has been an exhilarating challenge.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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