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
Born from a collaboration with artist Lori Precious -- who crafted a visual tribute to Turner using thousands of butterfly wings -- West's album sets that vision to sound sacred, sweeping and unflinching.
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Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Peacock’s latest cop drama shines an unflinching light on a pair of siblings divided by the ongoing strife of the American opioid crisis.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 16 June 2025
In the clip, which has received more than 12.2 million views and over 2.6 million likes, the dog dad meekly approaches his puppies only to be confronted by an unflinching stare from the mother.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
None of the 10 films in the main competition were studio-backed, and multiple shorts and features tackled pressing social topics with unflinching candor.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
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Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Peacock’s latest cop drama shines an unflinching light on a pair of siblings divided by the ongoing strife of the American opioid crisis.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 16 June 2025
In the clip, which has received more than 12.2 million views and over 2.6 million likes, the dog dad meekly approaches his puppies only to be confronted by an unflinching stare from the mother.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
None of the 10 films in the main competition were studio-backed, and multiple shorts and features tackled pressing social topics with unflinching candor.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
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Abbott's relentless criticism of Biden over the spike in unauthorized crossings that started soon after the Democratic former president's inauguration in January 2021 is credited with helping make immigration a leading issue in the 2024 campaign.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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From the start, Cosby imbues Roman with a relentless dissatisfaction.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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While McArthur was being interviewed by investigators, search teams made a grim discovery: a portion of a human skull was found sticking out of the ground, encased in concrete and potting soil.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The grim task, using strategies including hand-sifting and specific diving techniques, is expected to drag on for months.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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By morning, they were determined to find a way out.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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With a bout against WBA champion Fernando Daniel Martinez already confirmed for November, Rodriguez must first take care of business against a dangerous and determined Cafu.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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While the overall economic forecast remains ambiguous due to persistent worries regarding tariffs affecting major trading partners—which may incite inflation and hinder growth—Goldman is projected to gain from robust performance in its trading division.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The story, separated into three sections—Blue, Red, and White—travels a spiraled, associative, and fragmented path, making persistent returns to the events connected to the photograph.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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