as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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Recent Examples of unflinching
Delirium is both intimate and expansive—an unflinching look at mental illness, social hypocrisy, and the heavy burden of our unspoken traumas.
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Time, 18 July 2025
Her art was raw and unflinching, never tailored for comfort, always in service of honesty.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Cruise dons Kovic’s uniform with unflinching vulnerability, while Stone, himself a Vietnam veteran, directs with righteous anger and empathy.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
And figuratively, in a Titans organization that's made quick work of its recent hires in unflinching pursuit of success.
Borgonzi began in Kansas City in 2009, the third straight of three last-place finishes in the AFC West.
—Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Time, 18 July 2025
Her art was raw and unflinching, never tailored for comfort, always in service of honesty.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Cruise dons Kovic’s uniform with unflinching vulnerability, while Stone, himself a Vietnam veteran, directs with righteous anger and empathy.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
And figuratively, in a Titans organization that's made quick work of its recent hires in unflinching pursuit of success.
Borgonzi began in Kansas City in 2009, the third straight of three last-place finishes in the AFC West.
—Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
Adjective
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These changes stem from patient feedback, case reviews and a relentless curiosity about emerging techniques.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When August rolls around, there’s finally an end in sight to the relentless summer heat and humidity.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With all due respect to the pressures of making an unconventional sci-fi film on a tight budget, using ecologically destructive technology for a story of ecological devastation, in which clean water is an increasingly rare resource, adds an unintentionally grim layer of irony to the tale.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
11 Aug. 2025
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But while the afterparty was a little bit grim, MGK will always support Kelce — a fellow Ohioan — and the rest of the Chiefs.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its presence had long gone unnoticed — until some determined scientists visited.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Wendy is determined to save her brother, and leads her synth group to his location on the ship by magically controlling computer screens.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But a fair number of Perseids are typically fast, bright and occasionally leave persistent trains.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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One woman's recent attempt to catch a break from a relentless game of fetch with her canine has become a viral TikTok moment, capturing the sweet and persistent nature of a Labrador retriever.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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