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
The film that, to me, in its most unflinching way, describes the Third Reich, the Holocaust, and the concentration camps.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 29 Mar. 2025
For O’Connor, cultivating an unflinching engagement with reality was always a hopeful pursuit.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
But over the past decade, Kid Rock’s politics have hardened to resemble that specific strain of Donald Trump followers who trade in hateful speech, seething anger and unflinching support of the current president.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
The Human Cost of Over-Specialization and Compartmentalization One of the most resonant themes in Severance is its unflinching portrayal of the human cost associated with extreme compartmentalization and over-specialization.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 29 Mar. 2025
For O’Connor, cultivating an unflinching engagement with reality was always a hopeful pursuit.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
But over the past decade, Kid Rock’s politics have hardened to resemble that specific strain of Donald Trump followers who trade in hateful speech, seething anger and unflinching support of the current president.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
The Human Cost of Over-Specialization and Compartmentalization One of the most resonant themes in Severance is its unflinching portrayal of the human cost associated with extreme compartmentalization and over-specialization.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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But persistent homophobia and an anti-LGBTQ+ political climate have still made too many companies, Disney included, skittish about capitalizing on that trend.—
Ana Osorno,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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