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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
In the eighth, L.A. took a 7–6 lead, while Treinen remained implacable.
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Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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In online remembrances, former colleagues recalled Malone’s implacable wit and command of words.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
In Horse Crazy, his implacable skepticism forces the reader to consider the alienating effects of an era characterized by lethal STIs, unrepentant capitalism, bulldozed cultural history, and pervasive substance addiction.
—Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Ditto the compositions that present the conclave as either an impeccable, implacable source of collective menace or render these fussin’, feudin’ cardinals as figures straight off the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Salt And Oil Some cooks like to use coarse salt to remove stubborn messes on cast iron.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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The year is 1600 and a stubborn British seaman piloting a Dutch ship washes ashore in Japan.Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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Watching Maria’s vibrant, patient generosity, the relentless charisma of a nonna at the height of her powers, was a balm on my still-grieving heart.Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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But beyond the sparkle and the prestige, his work remains an intimate letter to the lavishing beauty of the Italian artisanship and his own relentless pursuit of beauty and innovation in the modern world.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Fed chair Jerome Powell has been adamant that such a move would be against the law.Courtenay Brown, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Compounded by the trauma surrounding their conception, Tate and his brother were raised by their great-grandmother in Los Angeles, California, who was adamant that Tate was the firstborn.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 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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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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His refusal to take his daughters seriously—which stems from his steadfast commitment to his own beliefs—leads them to mistrust him in turn, creating a grim, seemingly unbreakable cycle.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Justice Department is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans are protected.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Dec. 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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My students are determined to do something meaningful for society.R. Edward Freeman, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Yet, persistent frustration over elevated prices under the Biden-Harris administration contributed to voters' decision last month to return Donald Trump to the White House.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Huang might consider embroidering the Intel logo in the lining of his famous leather jackets as a persistent reminder of how the mighty can fall.Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Implacable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implacable. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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