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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
Parton said the exhibit and its name summed up her unrelenting approach to music, professional endeavors and her personal life.
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Leadership must be obvious, grounded, and strong in a corporate setting formed by unrelenting pressure, unanticipated obstacles, and growing expectations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Read more: • Hegseth pledges ‘unrelenting’ strikes on Houthis in Yemen: What to know.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Perhaps David’s most valuable trait — besides his unrelenting ability to find the back of the net — is his adaptability.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Leadership must be obvious, grounded, and strong in a corporate setting formed by unrelenting pressure, unanticipated obstacles, and growing expectations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Read more: • Hegseth pledges ‘unrelenting’ strikes on Houthis in Yemen: What to know.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Perhaps David’s most valuable trait — besides his unrelenting ability to find the back of the net — is his adaptability.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unrelenting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelenting
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Since then, White House officials have remained adamant about sticking by Hegseth, even as criticism has mounted in recent weeks and questions about his judgment have resurfaced.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Despite the significant decline, the Trump administration is adamant about shoring up the border to ensure it is left secure before leaving office.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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Still, Starks is a natural leader with a relentless motor who isn't afraid to make contact.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Google’s index ballooned as its crawlers struggled to process this relentless deluge of pages.—
Ivan Guzenko,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Why Communication Training Often Fails To Stick Some people are very stubborn and stick to their communication style, even when confronted.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The most glaring of those misses came against Arsenal in October, with Bournemouth trying to break down a stubborn defence following William Saliba’s dismissal.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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In April, 2004, Phish played a series of exceptionally grim shows in Las Vegas.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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And then, as if he’s already relived the moment in question and arrived at the same, grim decision, Joel’s expression hardens.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Apr. 2025
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Decade after decade, the city remains steadfast in the face of adversity.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Among those who left in time, some remained steadfast in their lifelong friendships, as did their children.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Nick, now focused on his role as the heir to his grandfather’s empire, and Noah, just beginning to build her own career, are determined to keep their distance, despite their undeniable attraction and the past that connects them.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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There are medications available to help with persistent skin conditions, Cortright said.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Over 1 million children in Haiti are facing critical levels of food insecurity in Haiti amid persistent armed violence and forced displacements.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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