unremitting

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈmi-tiŋ How to pronounce unremitting (audio)
Definition of unremittingnext
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions unremitting rain that lasted for six days

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Recent Examples of unremitting There seemed to be an element of sadomasochistic play in their relationship, of withholding and succumbing, that contravenes the popular sense of an unremitting dominant-submissive dynamic. — Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025 Orbital collision warnings can be unremitting. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025 Amid the fighting, death, and destruction in the east and unremitting nighttime attacks on cities, however, these peacetime atmospherics can seem jarring. — Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025 And, of course, the terrible, unfair, unremitting pressure on actresses to comply with unrealistic Hollywood beauty standards that nourish that noxious need. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unremitting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unremitting
  1. continuous
  2. continual
  3. continued
  4. continuing
  5. incessant
  6. nonstop
Adjective
  • The researchers envision a continuous separation system in which lithium-rich solutions pass through membranes that preferentially transport lithium ions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, Netanyahu’s governing style has stifled robust debate on national security questions and lined up Israel’s defense leadership behind the prime minister’s own uncompromising worldview that favors continuous reliance on military force.
    — Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuous
Adjective
  • Knight said that the problems from the burns are continual, especially with his feet.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The continual tasting process involves meeting with winery owners, pouring with winemakers, and attending events in the search for special selections each quarter.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • The continued hostilities have heightened concerns about the vulnerability of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, with traders increasingly focused on the risk of a major disruption to production, refining or export facilities.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Illustration by Ximo Abadía The Broadway musical astonishes us by its continued existence.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
    — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Adjective
  • Hilton has tried to court voters, especially Latinos and independents, who dislike Trump but are also dissatisfied with California’s Democratic leadership and its failure to alleviate some of California’s most incessant problems.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The election took place against the backdrop of incessant Ukrainian drone attacks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of incessant
Adjective
  • The money behind nonstop political fundraising texts Here's something from my conversation with George that really caught my attention.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Visiting Slovenia will soon be easier thanks to United Airlines’ plans to launch a new nonstop service to Ljubljana from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) starting on May 12, 2027.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of nonstop

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“Unremitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unremitting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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