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 But in the squall of war, Etna’s talents also beget inexorable demands. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Despite the tremendous fear of living in a world where Black people are dealing with impoverishment, some of the characters develop an inexorable will to fight anti-Black oppression. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 However, this trend is not necessarily an inexorable effect of technological changes in society. — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 What comes between that desire and that reality are the inexorable hazards of life. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexorable
  1. inevitable
  2. relentless
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  • However, Musk has cautioned investors against treating a merger as inevitable.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Still, a controversy of some kind might have been inevitable.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of inevitable
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  • Its sculptural geometry seems born of chance, gently carved and polished over time by the slow, relentless action of wind and erosion.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Despite relentless internal memos about layoffs and content cuts since the summer, the BBC has only announced £200M of its half-billion goal.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Inexorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexorable. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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