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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
an implacable judge who knew in his bones that the cover-up extended to the highest levels of government
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
an implacable dedication to the proposition that everyone is entitled to a quality education
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Recent Examples of implacable
Linda sometimes snaps back, sometimes even neglects her, and turns the girl’s doctor (played by Bronstein) into an implacable adversary.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2025
But on a personal level, what does the guy with all those titles think about the seemingly implacable force in Kansas City, and how might the prospect of watching Mahomes make history have an impact on Brady’s call?
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
And Trump’s implacable resentment has struck a chord among many Americans whose resentment has a more rational basis.
—Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
Xi may be more implacable and willing to retaliate against Trump this time around.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2025
But on a personal level, what does the guy with all those titles think about the seemingly implacable force in Kansas City, and how might the prospect of watching Mahomes make history have an impact on Brady’s call?
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
And Trump’s implacable resentment has struck a chord among many Americans whose resentment has a more rational basis.
—Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
Xi may be more implacable and willing to retaliate against Trump this time around.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implacable
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Described by family as larger-than-life in personality and stature, the 6-foot-5-inch Wesley is remembered as a jovial, fiercely stubborn man with a quick wit and passion for advocacy.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Happy Birthday for Saturday, March 29, 2025: You are opinionated and stubborn.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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The movie centers on a lawsuit filed by Wile E. Coyote and his lawyer (Forte) against the Acme corporation for the countless faulty products that have hindered his relentless pursuit of the Road Runner.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Berger’s Lara Macy is described as an ambitious investigator with sharp instincts and a relentless drive for justice.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Nobody’s shooting on this season’s Longhorns would be mistaken for Stephen Curry’s, but Schaefer is adamant that this group stands out among his 20-year head-coaching career.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Still, Jenkins was adamant about not moving to the city.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2025
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Americans hold more favorable views of Republicans than Democrats, even as favorability remains grim across the board, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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While in jail, Dean bonds with Zoro, a grim and mysterious teenage prisoner serving time for murder.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Flay and their team were determined to change that.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Whereas Selena exudes ambition, Pete is inexplicably determined not to advance in his job — which is tricky, since Willie keeps killing his superiors, which means Pete’s bound to become captain eventually, if only by process of elimination.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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With persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs that could further hike prices, pocketbook issues are likely to remain a central campaign theme for the 2026 midterm elections.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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The changes come after a tumultuous March and first quarter for investors, which struggled to navigate rising trade tensions and persistent inflation.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Implacable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implacable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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