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 dueling tech underscores the intense competition taking place in China’s EV sector, which is fueling relentless innovation at low prices.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The outlet noted that in 2016, Knauf was in charge of protecting Meghan from the relentless British tabloids once her romance with Harry came to light.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Through expert analysis and relentless advocacy, Razavi was able to shift the case in his client’s favor, demonstrating the true circumstances surrounding the accident.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Lear’s amazing and relentless right hand at Act III Productions, Brent Miller, and Laverne’s instinctive manager-producer, Paul Hilepo.
—Dan Ewen, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
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John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The outlet noted that in 2016, Knauf was in charge of protecting Meghan from the relentless British tabloids once her romance with Harry came to light.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Through expert analysis and relentless advocacy, Razavi was able to shift the case in his client’s favor, demonstrating the true circumstances surrounding the accident.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Lear’s amazing and relentless right hand at Act III Productions, Brent Miller, and Laverne’s instinctive manager-producer, Paul Hilepo.
—Dan Ewen, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
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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This latest escalation is a grim reminder: Russia was and remains the aggressor, in blatant violation of international law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
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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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
Adjective
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Karina was, like her mother, an unrelenting optimist.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is what Denver hasn’t been far too often this season: steely, unrelenting, resilient, passionate.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There is the ruthless spymaster Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård) and his mysterious assistant Kleya (Elizabeth Dulau).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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O’Neil had shown a more ruthless streak in dealing with Lemina, stripping the midfielder of the captaincy after those embarrassing post-match scenes at West Ham.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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