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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races
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Recent Examples of unrelenting
In a discipline built on unrelenting argument and daring questions, the ability to shift course in light of stronger reasoning is not weakness but a philosopher’s deepest obligation.
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Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Against unrelenting machine gunfire, Wilson and his unit captured a strategically important hill, then pushed forward, even though he had been wounded multiple times, according to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Through the unrelenting summer, Japan’s hospitals have received waves of elderly patients, including some who collapsed at home, or on the street under the scorching sun.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson lobs a cinematic grenade in an unrelenting action-thriller.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Against unrelenting machine gunfire, Wilson and his unit captured a strategically important hill, then pushed forward, even though he had been wounded multiple times, according to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Through the unrelenting summer, Japan’s hospitals have received waves of elderly patients, including some who collapsed at home, or on the street under the scorching sun.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson lobs a cinematic grenade in an unrelenting action-thriller.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelenting
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To their credit, Wild GM Bill Guerin and owner Craig Leipold were adamant that wasn’t going to happen and got a deal done.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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His family, as well as his legal team, are adamant that Combs has been rehabilitated and should be released.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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This relentless barrage of interruptions and switching between thoughts and technology platforms is leaving us utterly exhausted, says Paul Leonardi, department chair and Duca Family Professor of Technology Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Norris portrays the cunning and relentless Chief Dennison, with Tripp as Liz Bradley, a border patrol agent with a true-north moral compass, in her first major film role.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, these small canines are energetic, bold and stubborn.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both options meant navigating some stubborn supporters.—
Kevin Coulson,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the core of the GOP’s shutdown argument is painting a grim picture of any non-citizen receiving any government benefit.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In her usual soft-spoken British accent, she was known for balancing the grim realities of the climate crisis with a sincere message of hope for the future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since trading for Mitchell in the summer of 2022, Cleveland has held steadfast in the belief that its contention window truly opens when Mobley is up for it.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Carman is determined to keep expanding her work and wants every first responder to have access to a therapy dog.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The vehicle will primarily drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display key messages to the community from its windows.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mostly sunny and very warm; persistent dry weather will worsen drought conditions through the weekend.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The family includes 5,000 compounds, which are persistent, remaining both in the environment and human body over time.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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