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
Though the ceremony didn't need to be made any more groundbreaking, considering the impact of Best Picture winner Gentleman's Agreement, which tackled anti-Semitism in new and unflinching ways.
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
With music by Anna Mullarkey and performed solo by an unflinching Kate Gilmore (actors in Walsh’s plays have to be willing to sweat), Safe House represents experimental territory for its playwright-director.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
Avoiding sentimentality, Ross crafts a poetic, unflinching experience that captures both historical reality and the weight of trauma.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Evelyn’s story explores those issues in intimate and unflinching detail.
—Stuart Miller, Orange County Register, 12 Feb. 2025
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
With music by Anna Mullarkey and performed solo by an unflinching Kate Gilmore (actors in Walsh’s plays have to be willing to sweat), Safe House represents experimental territory for its playwright-director.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
Avoiding sentimentality, Ross crafts a poetic, unflinching experience that captures both historical reality and the weight of trauma.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Evelyn’s story explores those issues in intimate and unflinching detail.
—Stuart Miller, Orange County Register, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
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Each deep scratch tears into my skin, bringing with it a temporary relief from the relentless, mind-bending itch.—
Andy Collinson,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Before commissioners approved the deal nearly two years ago, Tate faced relentless opposition from critics who called the deal a land giveaway and objected to private condos being built on public land worth at least $256 million.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The result is that every year, the Palestinian reality gets grimmer.—
Noa Tishby,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes emphasized that the Egyptian proposal for Gaza’s reconstruction does not reflect the grim realities on the ground.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the guard has pushed through and is determined to help Phoenix make a last-ditch effort for a playoff run.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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At a time when women were not allowed to wrestle professionally, this dream seems far-fetched, but Burke is determined to succeed.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Also, persistent low-grade stress (think financial insecurity, fear of layoffs, inflation, or geo-political instability) is just as harmful, if not more, than short periods of high stress.—
Myisha Battle,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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While some kids naturally have more energy than others, persistent fatigue is worth discussing with a pediatrician.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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