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
Know More Letting the credits expire entirely would have huge negative consequences for Republicans, who are already under relentless attack from Democrats for their latest bill’s cuts to Medicaid and food assistance.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Dense clouds of gas, under gravitation’s relentless influence, contract, triggering star-formation.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
Visible complaints include relentless ads and paywalls.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For McConaughey, the role was irresistible because of the father-son relationship at the film’s heart, as well as the relentless compression of agonizing decisions piled onto his character.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Dense clouds of gas, under gravitation’s relentless influence, contract, triggering star-formation.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
Visible complaints include relentless ads and paywalls.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For McConaughey, the role was irresistible because of the father-son relationship at the film’s heart, as well as the relentless compression of agonizing decisions piled onto his character.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
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While Ne Zha’s home of Chentang Pass is being obliterated, we’re shown a grim, apocalyptic tableau of mass death that features a family with a young child frozen in ash.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The grim irony of Sudan’s predicament is that Africa’s third-largest country boasts significant mineral reserves, including huge quantities of gold, as well as vast swathes of arable land.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The training highlighted how quickly multiple dangers can erupt at once, and how determined authorities are to prepare for the next flashpoint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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According to several sources to RadarOnline, Prince William is determined to remove his uncle from the Firm.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Sep. 2025
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DaSilva said that, aside from Gabrielle, tropical development elsewhere in the Atlantic is likely to remain minimal because of a strong area of high pressure and the persistent dry, dusty air in the middle of the ocean.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Facing China's growing activity in the Arctic, along with Russia's persistent military presence, the Pentagon has called for a stronger posture and enhanced capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That helplessness amid an unrelenting, unforgiving illness.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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No doubt, success for such performers can mean isolation, extreme pressure from all sides, and an unrelenting spotlight.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hunted by the ruthless crime boss that Don worked for and learned all the boss’s sinister secrets — Perlman plays him — Don has a reason to seek redemption.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Witness Alex Hales’ ruthless removal.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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