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
The company’s relentless focus on short-term profits for 2023 had devastating consequences for Stellantis, Farris wrote.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
As critics have been noting for years, few to no directors of his generation have generated a filmography of such high quality and relentless diversity.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
The movie is set to tell the life story of Bugatti, the founder of the iconic automobile company, who was known for transforming the automotive world with his creative genius and relentless dedication to design and technology.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Yet for all the growth of the influencer economy, the career path can be hellish, involving constant hustle, relentless criticism, and existential meaninglessness.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
As critics have been noting for years, few to no directors of his generation have generated a filmography of such high quality and relentless diversity.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
The movie is set to tell the life story of Bugatti, the founder of the iconic automobile company, who was known for transforming the automotive world with his creative genius and relentless dedication to design and technology.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Yet for all the growth of the influencer economy, the career path can be hellish, involving constant hustle, relentless criticism, and existential meaninglessness.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relentless
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Commentators speculated that numerous suppliers in the car industry would inevitably have to slash salaries in an already grim job market in the new year.Juliana Liu, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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That knowledge adds additional layers of defiance and bravery to this grim tale, which incorporates actual protest footage and video of police brutality to amplify the narrative’s verisimilitude.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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At the core of his enforcement agenda is the cataclysmic fentanyl crisis, which must be addressed immediately and with the most determined, experienced leadership.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Martin, who has 12 steals, also sets the tone for a defense determined to improve after allowing 79.7 points — more than any Florida team other than the 1974-75 Gators who finished 12-16 under John Lotz.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Understanding Workplace Anxiety Workplace anxiety refers to persistent fear and worry that occurs within job settings.Erik Pham, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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And recent economic data suggests that inflation pressures could prove more persistent and economic growth more resilient than was thought just a few months ago.Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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Like most elite athletes, Senna, played with fierce determination by Gabriel Leone, inherited an early love for racing and paired it with his inflexible determined personality, an unrelenting desire to be the best which shaped his relationships with family, teammates, and competitors.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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The woman from Minnesota says there's constant pressure to engage politically, an unrelenting narrative that Black women will save democracy.Sandhya Dirks, NPR, 28 Nov. 2024
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The ruthless military officer with the monocle and the swagger stick who sends his men to senseless death and/or turns traitor.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Her wife and now-teenage daughter stood by her throughout the process, despite ruthless coverage from Mexican and Spanish news outlets, some of which continue to misgender and deadname her to this day.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relentless. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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