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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
Today’s workplace culture demands an unrelenting pace.
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Faced with unrelenting Russian aggression and the simultaneous withdrawal of American military and diplomatic support, European countries across the continent are reinvesting in defense.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, The Dial, 24 Apr. 2025
Adolescence, lauded as a TV masterpiece by critics and undoubtedly an Emmy frontrunner with its Baby Reindeer-like success, is unrelenting.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
The body of the 88-year-old pope will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica until Friday evening, allowing the faithful to say a final goodbye to the humble yet forceful pontiff whose reign was marked by clashes with the powerful and unrelenting support for the marginalized.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Faced with unrelenting Russian aggression and the simultaneous withdrawal of American military and diplomatic support, European countries across the continent are reinvesting in defense.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, The Dial, 24 Apr. 2025
Adolescence, lauded as a TV masterpiece by critics and undoubtedly an Emmy frontrunner with its Baby Reindeer-like success, is unrelenting.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
The body of the 88-year-old pope will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica until Friday evening, allowing the faithful to say a final goodbye to the humble yet forceful pontiff whose reign was marked by clashes with the powerful and unrelenting support for the marginalized.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelenting
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The chairman was adamant this bill can still pass by Johnson's goal of Memorial Day.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
16 May 2025
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Valli remains adamant about the importance of fashion as escapism.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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Chalk it up to fashion’s relentless hunger for newness, its long-standing obsession with youth — plus a new appreciation for internal mobility, observers say.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The relentless exploitation of the species continued through the 18th and 19th centuries.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Get The Recipe Smart Move Similar recipes with beans and peas existed before then, but a challenge made to a stubborn chef named Helen Corbitt spurred the creation of Texas caviar.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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When tragedy strikes on Michigan roads—when a car skids off an icy bend or a semi-truck barrels through a red light—victims are often left to face not only devastating injuries but also a daunting legal maze of corporate denials and stubborn insurers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Sitting in on India press conferences can often be a bit grim, carefully orchestrated by the team's hierarchy and little is usually given to their hungry press corps.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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India claims to have targeted militant infrastructure, but the reality is grim: at least 26 Pakistani civilians -including women and a young child were reported killed in the strikes.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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While Broadcom’s financial success since acquiring VMware suggests that its business plan will remain steadfast, sending cease-and-desist letters to VMware users risks further harming its reputation with current and former customers.—
Scharon Harding – May 7,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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Their team walks clients through every step, offering open communication, empathy, and steadfast support throughout the process.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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And if culture is the battlefield, Abdul Muhammad II is determined to win—not with force, but with wisdom.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Animal lovers have been left in stitches by a young German shepherd dog who discovered a spot of light on the floor and was determined to get to the bottom of it.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Yet Sobule recognized the persistent sexism that followed her and her peers onto television and the covers of magazines.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Primates can be persistent, but have more trouble synchronizing their movements.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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