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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
This approachable — yet uncompromising — disposition may be the source of his ministry's wild success.
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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
An overconfident public could then become a liability for India’s political leadership, forcing it to magnify minor quarrels with other societies and pushing it toward riskier strategies and more uncompromising stances.
—Rohan Mukherjee, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2024
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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
An overconfident public could then become a liability for India’s political leadership, forcing it to magnify minor quarrels with other societies and pushing it toward riskier strategies and more uncompromising stances.
—Rohan Mukherjee, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompromising
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Missouri and South Dakota’s laws are the strictest, banning nearly all abortions.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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On-Premises Solutions: For businesses with strict data privacy needs, on-premises hosting provides more control.Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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McCaffrey hadn’t played since the Super Bowl in Las Vegas while battling a stubborn case of Achilles tendinitis.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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You might be tempted to whip out your strongest acne-fighting products to destroy your stubborn zit.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Delays or budget overruns can erode profitability, so maintaining rigorous oversight and having contingency plans in place are both essential to navigating the complexities of large-scale developments.Meyer Orbach, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Like all the other models that will eventually populate the Classic lineup, the Runabout is set to be produced in limited numbers as a measure to ensure both exclusivity and craftsmanship of the highest, most rigorous standards.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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Courtney is adamant that their mom (Vernee Watson) needs cataract surgery, but as the more successful sister, Gaby’s words carry more weight.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Paul Heyman, one of the key figures in The Bloodline saga, has been adamant that WWE remains in the early stages of a storyline that started way back in 2020.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Still, the coach had remained steadfast in his support of Moss in spite of those mistakes.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The trilogy was directed by Zemeckis and written by Bob Gale, and both have been steadfast in their disavowal of further Back to the Future projects.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Uncompromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompromising. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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