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
Indie filmmaker Todd Solondz has for over four decades batted off ratings battles, jeers and boos at film festivals, and censorship controversies for his unflinching and scaldingly funny deadpan dioramas of American suburban life.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
In this case, the oner isn’t used to capture just how many lives have been linked and impacted by this single act of violence, but to provide an unflinching look at the boy accused of committing it.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
Kelsea Ballerini continues unpacking emotions the deluxe version of her album Patterns, while Brad Paisley teams with Dawes for a new track that takes a unflinching look at mental health.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
In this case, the oner isn’t used to capture just how many lives have been linked and impacted by this single act of violence, but to provide an unflinching look at the boy accused of committing it.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
Kelsea Ballerini continues unpacking emotions the deluxe version of her album Patterns, while Brad Paisley teams with Dawes for a new track that takes a unflinching look at mental health.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
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The latest decline comes after a relentless, monthlong rout driven by concerns that tariffs will boost inflation, slow economic growth and hurt corporate profits.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Missy Barnes directs the production, which tells the story of the title character, a teenage girl who endures relentless bullying at school and a fanatically religious mother at home.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Americans hold more favorable views of Republicans than Democrats, even as favorability remains grim across the board, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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While in jail, Dean bonds with Zoro, a grim and mysterious teenage prisoner serving time for murder.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Despite Donald Trump‘s growing chokehold on the Kennedy Center, Conan O’Brien was determined to fill the venue with laughs.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Whereas Selena exudes ambition, Pete is inexplicably determined not to advance in his job — which is tricky, since Willie keeps killing his superiors, which means Pete’s bound to become captain eventually, if only by process of elimination.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Slowdowns and glitches are among the persistent complaints.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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The changes come after a tumultuous March and first quarter for investors, which struggled to navigate rising trade tensions and persistent inflation.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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