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
With his love for our country and tireless commitment to our security and democracy, Lee was a leading figure who helped propel me into my own life of public service.
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Her husband, Theodore Gibson, was a priest, civil rights leader, and tireless advocate for Coconut Grove's Black community.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Natalie Erika James throws a bunch of great ideas into her fem-horror riff on body dysmorphia, shame and the tireless quest for physical perfection in a culture obsessed with youthful hotness — following in the path of The Substance and Ryan Murphy’s latest dollop of high-gloss trash, The Beauty.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Her husband, Theodore Gibson, was a priest, civil-rights leader and tireless advocate for Coconut Grove’s Black community.
—Najahe Sherman, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Her husband, Theodore Gibson, was a priest, civil rights leader, and tireless advocate for Coconut Grove's Black community.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Natalie Erika James throws a bunch of great ideas into her fem-horror riff on body dysmorphia, shame and the tireless quest for physical perfection in a culture obsessed with youthful hotness — following in the path of The Substance and Ryan Murphy’s latest dollop of high-gloss trash, The Beauty.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Her husband, Theodore Gibson, was a priest, civil-rights leader and tireless advocate for Coconut Grove’s Black community.
—Najahe Sherman, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tireless
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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His strong ball-carrying and indefatigable out-of-possession work may be impressive, but the 24-year-old was not merely acquired as another physical midfield runner or a ‘bits-and-pieces’ player.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 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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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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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 numbers represent subs launched but not necessarily completed and added to the active-duty fleet, where the US still maintains a large advantage.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Barnes is the third active coach and the ninth all time to win 250-plus games at two schools after going 402-180 at Texas.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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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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“Tireless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tireless. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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