as in meticulous
showing no signs of weariness even after long hard effort
an indefatigable laborer who can work from sunrise to sunset
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Recent Examples of indefatigable
Before Rick Garcia died Monday night, the indefatigable gay rights activist’s brother recalled a childhood photo.
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
McNamara again stood out as indefatigable and disciplined, with superior analytical intelligence and a ravenous appetite for information.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Social-media-influencer culture also latched on to the phrase for its own attentional ends, as did brands, the indefatigable scavengers.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
But as long as as the indefatigable Warren continues to cast her aural spells, the music industry will have a devoted caretaker.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indefatigable
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
McNamara again stood out as indefatigable and disciplined, with superior analytical intelligence and a ravenous appetite for information.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Social-media-influencer culture also latched on to the phrase for its own attentional ends, as did brands, the indefatigable scavengers.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
But as long as as the indefatigable Warren continues to cast her aural spells, the music industry will have a devoted caretaker.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indefatigable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefatigable
Adjective
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The music was intimidating—funk and bebop, Afro-Caribbean—but Don was patient, somehow both meticulous and mellow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Reznor has always been meticulous about structure.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An avatar state—fluent, tireless, and perfectly malleable—would simulate deliberation but without consequence.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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MacKinnon Chapman thanked the nonprofits for their tireless efforts that have strengthened communities and provided hope to countless individuals.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over the past decade, despite relentless warnings about dysfunction and decline, businesses continued to earn money.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps Gartside chose music as his medium for working out his relentless questions because of its power to sidestep the analytical mind’s reflexive contortions and speak directly to the heart.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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25 May 2022
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Speeches Malcolm X was known as an articulate speaker, charismatic person, and an untiring organizer.—
Branden Hunter,
Detroit Free Press,
19 May 2020
Adjective
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The new press release appears to tout that same unflagging punk ethos.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Rafael, a trans man learning to accept his own body, and Carolina, his unflagging companion, set off to Chile to secure Rafael’s sense of acceptance – his of self and his family’s.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For 20-odd years, Adams has been one of Hollywood’s most reliably committed and conscientious performers.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board recommends that Pembroke Pines voters re-elect two capable and conscientious incumbent commissioners.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Such a wellspring of material is seemingly inexhaustible, though the show strains a bit when working to match the festival shooting as a crucible that pushes its cast to the breaking point.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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Beyond its thriving market, Spain remains an inexhaustible creative force.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Benign conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, vigorous exercise or even a long bike ride can temporarily push your PSA up.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Federal guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week, with some sort of muscle-strengthening exercise on two days.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Indefatigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefatigable. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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