as in meticulous
showing no signs of weariness even after long hard effort
a tireless advocate for human rights
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Recent Examples of tireless
Fast, creative as a dribbler, a passer and a crosser, tireless, selfless, effective on both sides of the pitch and a threat to score from anywhere inside 30 yards.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Orlando Senna, a high-energy, tireless and charming Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist, died June 9 from pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In 1992, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and became a tireless advocate for cancer research throughout the rest of her life, founding the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Australia.
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Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
The tireless Mikal Bridges plays defense and offense with the elegance of a fine jazzman.
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Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Orlando Senna, a high-energy, tireless and charming Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist, died June 9 from pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In 1992, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and became a tireless advocate for cancer research throughout the rest of her life, founding the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Australia.
—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
The tireless Mikal Bridges plays defense and offense with the elegance of a fine jazzman.
—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tireless
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During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
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Host Rachel Holt visits their Massachusetts workshop to meet the artisans behind the instruments and explore the meticulous process that brings each horn to life.
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And while Tom Loftis might not exactly be an indefatigable optimist like Parks and Rec’s Leslie Knope, he’s driven by a passion for civic improvement — and, of course, a desire to show up Eagleton Martha’s Vineyard.
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Even the indefatigable Thunder will face uncomfortable decisions this summer (and next) as its payroll spikes into the second apron.
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This past legislative session, bills were introduced to provide significant support and protection for LGBTQ+ people in the state, especially transgender people, who have been subjected to relentless attack from all three branches of the federal government over the past year and half.
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These, along with the wide screens and relentless digital advertising along the field, did not exist in 1986.
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Tristan is the ultramarathon of opera roles, long and punishing, and not many tenors carry it off with such unflagging grace.
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The new press release appears to tout that same unflagging punk ethos.
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In addition to conscientious UV protection, Hall recommends that patients with aging skin prioritize hydration and skin-barrier support.
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After a two-year National Service stint as a hospital orderly (thanks to his own conscientious-objector status), Hockney landed at the Royal College of Art, in London, in the fall of 1959.
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Joe was a philanthropist, a community leader, and an unwavering and untiring supporter of the U.S. Military and his country.
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Speeches Malcolm X was known as an articulate speaker, charismatic person, and an untiring organizer.
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An appearance by Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico sparked the investigation, given his active primary campaign.
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Be sure to stay active and exercise.
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Pruning can encourage vigorous growth and larger flowers or control the shrub’s shape and size.
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The options reflect a vigorous debate about whether the company can live up to the initial enthusiasm.
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“Tireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tireless. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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