relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs 
: showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless pressure
a relentless campaign
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
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Examples of relentless in a Sentence
Her relentless optimism held the team together.
The hunter was relentless in pursuit of his prey.
a relentless opponent of deregulation
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Anna Fiorentino, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Reflecting on the relentless energy and momentum of MLS and its unique community, the Florida native, known for boundary-pushing creativity, fits right in.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 Jan. 2025
What seems to set Martha apart is her relentless attention to detail.
—Jeffrey Edell, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
Not only is the value of the dollar likely to further erode over the next four years, but Saylor’s relentless proselytizing aligns perfectly with the dystopian MAGA worldview.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs
: not lessening in severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless criticism
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
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