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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
an implacable judge who knew in his bones that the cover-up extended to the highest levels of government
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
an implacable dedication to the proposition that everyone is entitled to a quality education
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Recent Examples of implacable
Within a year, Hezbollah was established, becoming one of Israel’s most implacable enemies.
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Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Duvall as Hagen has poured a drink before the revelation, but Brando joins him with an awareness of trouble, and the news is given and received with implacable dignity by both.
—Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
Yet through the almost implacable drive of its founder, Ishida Dance Company has set itself apart.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
There are no heroes here, no depictions of great work by those fighting an implacable foe.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
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Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Duvall as Hagen has poured a drink before the revelation, but Brando joins him with an awareness of trouble, and the news is given and received with implacable dignity by both.
—Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
Yet through the almost implacable drive of its founder, Ishida Dance Company has set itself apart.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
There are no heroes here, no depictions of great work by those fighting an implacable foe.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implacable
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Robert Chlopas/Getty Images Americans' budgets are under increasing pressure right now as stubborn (and now rising) inflation, elevated interest rates and higher everyday costs continue to stretch paychecks thin.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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As Fortune examined in March, Wall Street’s conviction that AI will kill SaaS runs up against a stubborn historical pattern — platform shifts tend to enrich incumbents who adapt, not destroy them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Notre Dame’s dominance has been highlighted by relentless fundamentals and limited errors, the perfect antidote to Syracuse’s free-flowing and occasionally careless approach.—
Tribune News Service,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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So maybe we’re not burned out on a massive scale, beaten down by relentless bad news and struggle.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation have been adamant that many of the major road closures and resurfacing projects are unrelated to the World Cup, and therefore are on a multi-year timeline.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Healthcare advocates are equally adamant.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Already, his story had begun to take on the grim pallor of tragedy.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The reality lately has been grim.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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The civilization of love will not arise from a single or spectacular gesture, but from the sum total of small and steadfast acts of fidelity that serve as a bulwark against dehumanization.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The definitive edition arrived last year via Third Man, steadfast champions of deserving Detroit obscurities.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2026
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Ukraine’s two anti-corruption agencies have been so determined to win the fight against graft that theft on that sort of scale is no longer possible.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
24 May 2026
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Shannon said that after learning Powell’s story, they were determined to reconnect him with his family and document his journey.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Bugs or no, Ava has zero problem psychoanalyzing and then getting invasive with persistent follow-up questions.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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The language first reached the continent in the early twentieth century and gained popularity during the postcolonial era as a politically neutral replacement for the still-persistent languages of European colonizers.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Implacable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implacable. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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