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
Synonyms
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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The relentless heat shattered records in some parts of the state on Saturday.
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Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024
Sicily began enforcing water restrictions in February when the region declared a state of emergency amid a relentless drought.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 6 July 2024
The relentless intensity of a Bay Area heat wave that is showing no signs of dissipating anytime soon can now be blamed for a death in the region, authorities said.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 4 July 2024
Their work suggests oceans are capable of producing hurricane seasons far more relentless than anything modern society has seen so far.
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Now, by burning fossil fuels and pumping heat-trapping gases into the air, the world risks re-creating those stormier conditions.
—Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
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Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024
Sicily began enforcing water restrictions in February when the region declared a state of emergency amid a relentless drought.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 6 July 2024
The relentless intensity of a Bay Area heat wave that is showing no signs of dissipating anytime soon can now be blamed for a death in the region, authorities said.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 4 July 2024
Their work suggests oceans are capable of producing hurricane seasons far more relentless than anything modern society has seen so far.
🌱
Follow Climate & environment
Now, by burning fossil fuels and pumping heat-trapping gases into the air, the world risks re-creating those stormier conditions.
—Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for relentless
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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