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
Identify with Ben because although he was pinned as a threat, his relentless game play ensured he was never voted out — the man played like his life depended on it.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Winter weather—with its icy winds, low humidity, and relentless indoor heating—can be downright brutal on your skin.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
The relentless dramedy about the deterioration of a religious family on Christmas Eve – which bagged Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley and Headland’s spouse Rebecca Henderson for its New York run – is inspired by its author’s own childhood and relationship with faith.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
The start of the ceasefire will be a reprieve for Gazans who have endured 15 months of relentless Israeli strikes, which have reduced much of the enclave to rubble.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Winter weather—with its icy winds, low humidity, and relentless indoor heating—can be downright brutal on your skin.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
The relentless dramedy about the deterioration of a religious family on Christmas Eve – which bagged Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley and Headland’s spouse Rebecca Henderson for its New York run – is inspired by its author’s own childhood and relationship with faith.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
The start of the ceasefire will be a reprieve for Gazans who have endured 15 months of relentless Israeli strikes, which have reduced much of the enclave to rubble.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for relentless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
Adjective
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An incomplete pass on a fake punt on the first possession of the second half gave the Buckeyes the ball at the Notre Dame 33, only adding to the grim outlook.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to the air pollution caused in large part by fossil fuels, 7 million people around the world die early each year, and that grim tally includes hundreds of thousands of Americans.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Jasmine was determined to have Stacey join in on the fun.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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When will our incoming administration, controlled by greedy billionaires who are determined to divide the spoils for themselves, create yet another government agency that will be a perfect fit to help carry out their agenda? Eureka!—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Still, amid stubborn inflation and persistent elevated costs for everyday items, some retirees may feel that the increase is not enough.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms can include persistent coughing, chest pain, and weakness.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, Jalen Hurts had a 44-yard touchdown run of his own and ended with 70 yards on seven carries, further illustrative of how Philly’s unrelenting pressure will eventually produce cracks that crumple a hull.—
J.J. Bailey,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Big 12 so far has been as brutal and unrelenting as advertised for Tad Boyle’s rebuilding Buffs.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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They are expected to manage the roster with a little more thought paid to player welfare and a little less thought paid to marginal gains and ruthless efficiency.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since the regime fell, the evidence of a ruthless police state has grown overwhelming.—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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