inexorable

adjective

Definition of inexorablenext
as in inevitable
formal not able to be stopped or changed an inexorable conclusion the inexorable rise of a political movement

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Recent Examples of inexorable Europeans across the entire continent have noted this simple and inexorable cycle for millennia. — Thomas A. Dubois, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 The planetary trio have been locked in a mesmerizing slow dance in the western sunset sky over the past few weeks, forming a spectacular line-up before breaking ranks in dramatic fashion, as Venus beat a slow but inexorable path towards Jupiter. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 June 2026 Martel turns that eerie impassivity into an asset by treating the drone’s perspective as a kind of God’s-eye view of a conflict in which one side is trying to win by way of the inexorable, self-reinforcing power of bureaucracy and paperwork. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026 Following a group of friends for nearly fifty years, THE BEND IN THE RIVER explores the inexorable flow of aging and the unfinished project of living. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexorable
  1. inevitable
  2. relentless
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  • On the one hand, this does seem inevitable, both in terms of industry direction and the desire to cut costs however possible.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • When its inevitable end arrives, the sun’s core will exhaust the last traces of hydrogen fuel and kick off the first stellar death pangs.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Definition of inevitable
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  • Swiss brand On is rapidly disrupting Nike's long-standing dominance in the global running footwear market, alongside Hoka, by prioritizing relentless innovation over celebrity endorsements.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The story of America is a story of industry, technical skill, and relentless optimism for what the future holds.
    — Mark Rayfield, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of relentless

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