as in grim
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
the team's offense was relentless in trying to score a touchdown
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Recent Examples of relentless
His relentless dedication paid off—Yehuda went on to compete in and judge some of the most prestigious barber battles, including Bronner Bros, America’s Beauty Show, and CT Barber Expo.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
The path isn’t always easy—after all, short-term pressures and market volatility can be relentless.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Most took the language of his cryptic message to mean that there was something to the breakup buzz, which has been relentless since late 2024.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
A day after our first meeting, the news is relentless; ICE raids are playing out across TV like a macabre reality show.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
The path isn’t always easy—after all, short-term pressures and market volatility can be relentless.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Most took the language of his cryptic message to mean that there was something to the breakup buzz, which has been relentless since late 2024.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
A day after our first meeting, the news is relentless; ICE raids are playing out across TV like a macabre reality show.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
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In recent months, Israel has brightened a grim geopolitical landscape by battering Iran and its proxies.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Previous assessments already painted a grim picture, with a third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras classified as threatened with extinction.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The determined toddler finally made his way across the driveway toward the house, but another challenge awaited — climbing the stairs.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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My gallerist is walking rapidly toward us with a very determined expression.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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These include persistent anxiety, trouble sleeping, recurring headaches, high blood pressure, and feelings of burnout, Patrick said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
8 Mar. 2025
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But minutes into Trump’s speech, Rep. Al Green (D-TX), 77, was forcibly removed from the House chamber for his persistent demonstration.—
Naomi Lim,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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The president’s unrelenting support of tariffs validates our recent decision to exit several companies — Best Buy , Constellation Brands , and Stanley Black & Decker — that could see their earnings be materially squeezed.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite the media blitz projecting images of an unrelenting nationwide sweep, so far, the deportation of migrants is well below the monthly average during the Biden administration, and there is little evidence that ICE is arresting or detaining any more people than usual.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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But Harrison’s anti-expansionist successor, Grover Cleveland, abhorred the ruthless U.S. meddling in Hawaiian affairs.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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The film follows Bryan, a Korean American teenager who wants out of his ruthless gang the Goblins, setting the stage for gang retribution against him.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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