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
While fans of the early aughts game show will remember host Anne Robinson's unflinching presence, the show had almost gone with another host.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
And so begins Sarah and David’s sometimes hilarious, often irreverent and totally unflinching journey to follow the ups and downs of David’s disease.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
For decades, the United States was an unflinching champion for strong digital trade rules.
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Josh Kallmer,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
Yes, the fight sequences are visceral and unflinching, but Atkins and MacPherson are more interested in what happens outside the octagon — specifically, the domestic life of Patton James.
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Sean Sennett,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
And so begins Sarah and David’s sometimes hilarious, often irreverent and totally unflinching journey to follow the ups and downs of David’s disease.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
For decades, the United States was an unflinching champion for strong digital trade rules.
—
Josh Kallmer,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
Yes, the fight sequences are visceral and unflinching, but Atkins and MacPherson are more interested in what happens outside the octagon — specifically, the domestic life of Patton James.
—
Sean Sennett,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
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Four people have died and Kentucky’s governor declared a state of emergency after relentless thunderstorms unleashed deadly flash flooding.
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His most recent win in Las Vegas against Brunno Ferreira was decided in the first round, adding to his reputation as a relentless, precise fighter.
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The tragedy marks the first deaths for the US Wildland Fire Service, a grim milestone for the new federal agency, which launched in January to coordinate firefighting efforts on public land.
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While that’s a grim statistic, change is possible.
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It was held just 22 years after the Great Chicago Fire devastated the city, but Chicago was determined to dominate the world stage.
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There was an element of cynicism, but not on the part of determined prosecutors who overcame obstacles and brought the case to guilty pleas by three defendants and the conviction on 21 counts of the public official who ignited the scandal.
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The launch includes five solution categories—Restaurant Assistant, Packer, Picker, Folder, and Host—targeting persistent labor shortages in sectors such as industrial operations, logistics, healthcare, food services, lodging, and experiential venues.
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Why is this padding so persistent?
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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