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
Her unflinching images of World War II–which were the focus of the new film LEE starring Kate Winslet at Miller–from the liberation of Buchenwald to her unforgettable self-portrait in Hitler’s bathtub, are a timely reminder of photography’s role in bearing witness.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
What emerged were three distinct, yet thematically aligned, visions for the future of banking, each driven by urgency, discipline, and an unflinching commitment to relevance.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This is a behind-the-scenes portrayal of the astronaut selection and training processes, including an unflinching examination of the sexist atmosphere at NASA and elsewhere in the 1970s .
—The Know, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and an immersive sonic experience, the series offers an unflinching, deeply human portrait
of artistic innovation, community resilience, and the enduring struggle for Black
empowerment in America.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
What emerged were three distinct, yet thematically aligned, visions for the future of banking, each driven by urgency, discipline, and an unflinching commitment to relevance.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This is a behind-the-scenes portrayal of the astronaut selection and training processes, including an unflinching examination of the sexist atmosphere at NASA and elsewhere in the 1970s .
—The Know, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and an immersive sonic experience, the series offers an unflinching, deeply human portrait
of artistic innovation, community resilience, and the enduring struggle for Black
empowerment in America.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
Adjective
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Her relentless pace is interrupted when a panic attack forces her to take a break.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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Ternana were relentless throughout extra-time but couldn’t find the winner.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The two men shook hands, and Mamdani slipped away looking grim.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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Appearances aren’t deceptive; the portents are grim.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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This could be the reason that Republicans seem determined to give them a tax cut.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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His interest in the appraisals made by determined minds informed every issue of Lapham’s Quarterly.—
Donovan Hohn
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet some of the most pervasive threats for LGBTQ+ performers don’t come in-person — they’re instead issued online, via social media accounts mounting hate campaigns that result in persistent threats of violence and death.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
12 June 2025
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Still, empowering women athletes to reach their full potential depends on closing persistent gaps in pay, media coverage and funding.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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