as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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Recent Examples of unflinching
Rasoulof’s career has been marked by his unflinching focus on the social and political struggles within Iran.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
But the show is slick and unflinching, embracing the complex, ambiguous nature of its story and characters.
—refinery29.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Corruption Uncovered will debut on December 6 across digital streaming platforms, offering listeners a compelling and unflinching look into the cracks within the justice system.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Everett’s evocative prose and unflinching narrative invite readers to confront uncomfortable truths about America’s past while empathizing deeply with Jim’s plight.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unflinching 
Jamie Lang, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
But the show is slick and unflinching, embracing the complex, ambiguous nature of its story and characters.
—refinery29.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Corruption Uncovered will debut on December 6 across digital streaming platforms, offering listeners a compelling and unflinching look into the cracks within the justice system.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Everett’s evocative prose and unflinching narrative invite readers to confront uncomfortable truths about America’s past while empathizing deeply with Jim’s plight.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unflinching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
Adjective
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From the enslaved women who set the tables for others to the moguls of today, the story of Black women in home and lifestyle is not one of erasure but of relentless reclamation.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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During the 1930s, while the country was suffering through a relentless economic depression, The New Yorker was sometimes faulted for blithely ignoring the seriousness of the nation’s problems.—
Christopher B. Daly,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Informatica — Shares plunged 33% after the cloud data management company issued a grim forecast for the current quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Along with the anger, there is resignation — a grim acceptance that this news may sound the death knell for their already slim hopes of wresting the Premier League title away from Liverpool.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Just about anyone would struggle to contain Mohamed Salah and his strike-partners while in a determined mood.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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An upbeat and determined person by nature, Ms. Donlon bristled at her sister’s disheartened words.—
Christopher Maag,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The trade war has added worry to financial markets that are already concerned over persistent inflation and how the duties might slow the U.S. economy and harm profits.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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The new top prosecutor has sought to put her stamp on policy and practice in an office tackling persistent gun violence, wrongful convictions and other challenges.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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