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
Most importantly, Wilson is fueled by a relentless motor, a gift that simply can’t be coached.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
These expectations — though costly and perhaps unsustainable — foster a culture of relentless scrutiny that is critical to patient safety across much of American medicine.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
In this eerie true crime documentary, the relentless quest to unmask the elusive criminal is in full swing, with investigators sharing their insights (and one claiming to have identified the suspect).
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
How to cultivate the sheer bloodymindedness that’s necessary to survive the inevitable, relentless hazards of a woman’s life.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for relentless
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
These expectations — though costly and perhaps unsustainable — foster a culture of relentless scrutiny that is critical to patient safety across much of American medicine.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
In this eerie true crime documentary, the relentless quest to unmask the elusive criminal is in full swing, with investigators sharing their insights (and one claiming to have identified the suspect).
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
How to cultivate the sheer bloodymindedness that’s necessary to survive the inevitable, relentless hazards of a woman’s life.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for relentless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
Adjective
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The world may have looked grim in what was also a penultimate week before elections, when the focus becomes necessarily not on joy but misery, the political premise being the winning candidate is the one who makes the electorate the angriest.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The combination of factors threatens to make what is a grim situation worse.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But is this really a viable check on a determined president willing to fire and replace anyone standing in his or her way?—
Steven Andreasen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Despite these obstacles, single women are determined to achieve their goal of homeownership and continue to be a driving force in the market.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Its persistent activity and explosive potential earn it a place among the world’s most dangerous volcanoes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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However, for options traders who had been leaning bearish recently, the persistent put-buying in the face of deep selling is a sign some of the sector's biggest cheerleaders are looking elsewhere.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Wembanyama — the third-place finisher in NBA MVP voting — had struggled with the physicality of the 7-foot Towns, whose unrelenting defense prevented the Spurs center from getting to his preferred spots in the paint.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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But The Murder of Rachel Nickell uses first hand interviews from André, Alex, and the police officers involved to walk through the unrelenting media attention and inquiries that defined the case.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2026
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The role of Chris Partlow, Marlo Stanfield's top lieutenant and ruthless hitman, was the first screen credit for Gbenga Akinnagbe.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Lexi is adrift in the ruthless world of Hollywood.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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