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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
Zaillian’s ice-cold, diamond-hard Ripley just happens to be the first to deliver a full and uncompromising depiction of one of the most unnerving characters in American crime fiction.
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Mark Harris, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024
This approachable — yet uncompromising — disposition may be the source of his ministry's wild success.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 12 May 2024
Its uncompromising musical language seems ahead of its time by two decades or more.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
Depending on who jumps in, GOP voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to stick with a LaTurner-like candidate or choose a more uncompromising hard-right figure.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
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Mark Harris, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024
This approachable — yet uncompromising — disposition may be the source of his ministry's wild success.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 12 May 2024
Its uncompromising musical language seems ahead of its time by two decades or more.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
Depending on who jumps in, GOP voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to stick with a LaTurner-like candidate or choose a more uncompromising hard-right figure.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompromising
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Either way, stricter regulations likely won’t be in place to impact this winter season, and despite the unease expressed by locals, mass tourism to Rovaniemi is probably only going to grow in 2025 — as visitors want to experience the unique atmosphere up north, especially during the holiday season.CNN, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Essentially, this meant that Google would reject emails addressed to Gmail users that didn’t meet strict new email domain authentication rules.Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s preferred inflation measure — the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — is due Friday and could similarly show stubborn price pressures.Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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While the overall economic picture is starting to look better, stubborn inflation and the prospect of new tariffs when President-elect Donald Trump takes office seem to give mid-market leaders pause.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The finding that Israel has perpetrated genocide is a conclusion based on painstaking research and rigorous legal analysis.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The legal profession has long been recognized for its rigorous standards and competitive environment.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The company has long maintained that privacy is a fundamental human right and has been adamant that the information stored on its devices be accessible only to the people that own them.Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite the abuse Drea and her kids have experienced, the mother of three is adamant about keeping her ex-husband’s last name.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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His refusal to take his daughters seriously—which stems from his steadfast commitment to his own beliefs—leads them to mistrust him in turn, creating a grim, seemingly unbreakable cycle.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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In The Ride of a Lifetime, Iger recounts facing political tensions in China and creative conflicts with George Lucas, requiring steadfast composure, patience, stamina, and strategic thinking.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Uncompromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompromising. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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