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as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
an uncompromising adherence to the rules that would do a schoolmarm proud
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
the professor is generally an uncompromising stickler for deadlines, but he will make exceptions for genuine need
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Recent Examples of uncompromising
Similar things were said about his father, a famously uncompromising negotiator.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
And Outside? The EVO’s design is equally uncompromising.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The Gallardo was unlike previous Lamborghinis: extreme but friendly, uncompromising but comfortable.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
Their uncompromising moral clarity shaped the conscience of the West, later echoed by Christian preachers crusading for abolition, civil rights, and human dignity.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
And Outside? The EVO’s design is equally uncompromising.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The Gallardo was unlike previous Lamborghinis: extreme but friendly, uncompromising but comfortable.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
Their uncompromising moral clarity shaped the conscience of the West, later echoed by Christian preachers crusading for abolition, civil rights, and human dignity.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncompromising
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompromising
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In response, rental companies are implementing stricter cleaning standards, higher security deposits, and more surveillance.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, the driver's age is raising broader policy questions, as some residents are calling for stricter testing requirements for older drivers, including more frequent vision and driving evaluations.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Across the Rockies and beyond, many of our favorite mountains were haunted by unseasonably warm spikes and stubborn weather patterns that shut out snow for weeks on end.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
31 Mar. 2026
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For stubborn blockages, a plumber’s snake can help break things loose.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cameron is completing the rigorous prerequisites to apply to the competitive cardiovascular technology program at Grossmont College while caring for her daughter.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Every car insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of car insurance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Conservative Republicans were adamant, however, against establishing a precedent that allows Congress during the yearly appropriations process to fund some agencies within Homeland Security, but not others.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, even as the team trudges to a play-in spot rather than a top seed, Green was adamant that the Warriors’ standard of competitiveness cannot change.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their steadfast belief in this very personal film and commitment to getting it on marquees means so much to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fielder has been the sole democratic socialist on the board and a steadfast advocate for progressive causes, often voting against Lurie’s legislative agenda and the board’s moderate majority bloc.—
Alyce McFadden,
San Francisco Chronicle,
29 Mar. 2026
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The hardened look of a world-weary MI6 agent.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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So essentially, a beverage cooler is just a polystyrene foam container with a hardened plastic coating.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Uncompromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompromising. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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