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
The film is an unflinching, lyrical, and ultimately moving study of an artist’s mind, offering profound insights into the intersections of mental health, creativity, loneliness, and human resilience.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Subtitled Unfiltered and Unapologetic, the memoir offers fans an unflinching look at the woman born Alisa DeFord, known to the world as Bunnie Xo.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
The unflinching documentary casts new light on the more than 21,000 people estimated to be currently in custody in Alabama.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
An essay published earlier this week by the University of Louisville's president and athletic director went through an unflinching list of the way payments to players have recalibrated college sports and sent much of the industry spiraling into the red.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Subtitled Unfiltered and Unapologetic, the memoir offers fans an unflinching look at the woman born Alisa DeFord, known to the world as Bunnie Xo.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
The unflinching documentary casts new light on the more than 21,000 people estimated to be currently in custody in Alabama.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
An essay published earlier this week by the University of Louisville's president and athletic director went through an unflinching list of the way payments to players have recalibrated college sports and sent much of the industry spiraling into the red.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
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How are you supposed to enjoy your iced tea in the garden when that pest is relentless?—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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As jobs go, motherhood can seem at odds with itself; too relentless to be easy but too satisfying to quit.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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And if The Devil Wears Prada 2 is any kind of morale bellwether for big media, even the ten people with job security are feeling grim about the mouth.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Continue reading … BEHIND CLOSED DOORS — Babysitter’s grim discovery exposes deadly family secret inside luxury home.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Barker speaks of his family with obvious pride, and seems determined to bring them along as his star rises.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Lamborghini itself has confirmed that its first fully electric model will arrive later this decade, but the company appears determined to keep combustion engines alive in its flagship supercars for as long as regulations permit.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The symptoms of leukemia can vary based on the type of disease, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, signs can include bone pain or tenderness, fever or chills, persistent fatigue and weakness, and easy bleeding and bruising.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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