as in grim
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
the team's offense was relentless in trying to score a touchdown
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Recent Examples of relentless
The first quarter was a flashback to last season’s version of Brunson, the relentless scorer who carried the Knicks to 50 wins and the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
On December 3, Blake Lively showcased her relentless talent for method dressing at a special screening of Wicked in New York City.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Ayorinde and Thomas are phenomenal throughout, brilliantly portraying the mental, physical, and emotional turmoil of living under relentless threat.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
In the startup ecosystem's relentless pursuit of growth, founders often mistake happiness for meaning.
—Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
On December 3, Blake Lively showcased her relentless talent for method dressing at a special screening of Wicked in New York City.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
Ayorinde and Thomas are phenomenal throughout, brilliantly portraying the mental, physical, and emotional turmoil of living under relentless threat.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
In the startup ecosystem's relentless pursuit of growth, founders often mistake happiness for meaning.
—Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
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Oracle’s grim forecast Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images Oracle shares fell 7% in extended trading on Monday after the database software company reported fiscal second-quarter results that fell short of analysts’ estimates.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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When tragedy ultimately strikes, paralysis is the commonality between each character, and the outlook for intermarried social warfare is decidedly grim.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Riley is an extremely creative, hardworking and determined student.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mia seems determined to rope as many people into her chaos as much as possible, consequences be damned.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Or has her persistent unhappiness caused serious health issues?Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Huang might consider embroidering the Intel logo in the lining of his famous leather jackets as a persistent reminder of how the mighty can fall.Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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His dominance on the court is undeniable, but what inspires me even more is his grit, reinvention, and unrelenting commitment to excellence.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Jewish community has reported thousands of antisemitic incidents in the past year, as tensions rise over Israel’s unrelenting offensive in Gaza following Hamas’ October 7 attack.Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The techno is deafening, but Walker, who went on these trips herself before starting her career as a cinematographer, dances us through the chaos with ruthless resolve.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Paramount+ In Star Trek lore, Klingons are rugged, ruthless warriors.Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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