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
Faithfull’s unflinching songs, adaptations and roller-coaster life illustrated her unapologetic approach.
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Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
The last time Trump took aim at these laws, New York had unflinching leaders willing to stand up for immigrant New Yorkers and for public safety.
—Peter L. Markowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Known for his unflinching explorations of youth culture, addiction, and rebellion, Clark first gained recognition with Tulsa, a book of photography documenting teenage drug use and disaffected lifestyles in his hometown.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Rasoulof’s career has been marked by his unflinching focus on the social and political struggles within Iran.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
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Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
The last time Trump took aim at these laws, New York had unflinching leaders willing to stand up for immigrant New Yorkers and for public safety.
—Peter L. Markowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Known for his unflinching explorations of youth culture, addiction, and rebellion, Clark first gained recognition with Tulsa, a book of photography documenting teenage drug use and disaffected lifestyles in his hometown.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Rasoulof’s career has been marked by his unflinching focus on the social and political struggles within Iran.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflinching
Adjective
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The path isn’t always easy—after all, short-term pressures and market volatility can be relentless.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Intense fear of gaining weight or persistent behaviors that get in the way of weight gain, even if the person is already at a dangerously low weight.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Flick was hopeful Yamal would be available for Tuesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid but said referees should take greater action to deter persistent fouling.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Unflinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflinching. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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