as in meticulous
showing no signs of weariness even after long hard effort
being rewarded for the unflagging zeal with which she led the fund-raising campaign
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Recent Examples of unflagging
Yesterday’s pangrams were gainful, unfailing and unflagging.
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Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Between the lines: Jeffries has maintained the unflagging loyalty of his caucus since becoming leader in 2022, and even some prominent House progressives dismissed the significance of these comments.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025
Belittled by an emotionally abusive stepfather (Bobby Cannavale) and doubted, initially, by university wrestling coach Shawn Charles (Don Cheadle) who later went on to respect and champion him, Robles’ rise reflected his unflagging determination and decency.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
His tale is irresistibly cinematic: the icebound ship, the desperate march to safety, the unflagging motivational speeches.
—Martin Gutmann, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Between the lines: Jeffries has maintained the unflagging loyalty of his caucus since becoming leader in 2022, and even some prominent House progressives dismissed the significance of these comments.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025
Belittled by an emotionally abusive stepfather (Bobby Cannavale) and doubted, initially, by university wrestling coach Shawn Charles (Don Cheadle) who later went on to respect and champion him, Robles’ rise reflected his unflagging determination and decency.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
His tale is irresistibly cinematic: the icebound ship, the desperate march to safety, the unflagging motivational speeches.
—Martin Gutmann, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflagging
Adjective
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Blending meticulous research with dramatization, the movie spotlights behind-the-scenes tensions among rival forecasters and the trauma of the disastrous rehearsal Exercise Tiger.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The execution was meticulous, with every detail crafted to reflect the real product while adding a playful twist.—
Jay Deutsch,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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But his remarkably fortunate position extends far beyond helping a relentless New York squad reach the NBA Finals.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Many women are simultaneously navigating chronic stress, poor sleep, caregiving responsibilities, financial pressure, nonstop digital stimulation, and relentless productivity expectations during the exact years hormonal shifts begin intensifying.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The Shark, so named early on for his intensity as basketball coach, dean and indefatigable fundraiser, stepped down from the Columbus presidency in 2018 but assumed his current, and final, role.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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At St James’ Park in September, when Gordon scored a late consolation in a 2-1 defeat, and for 45 minutes in Catalonia in March, before Newcastle’s embarrassing second-half collapse to a 7-2 defeat, Barcelona witnessed the forward’s devastating pace and indefatigable work ethic first hand.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The midfield three is largely set, with Alan Franco and Pedro Vite likely to join the tireless Moises Caicedo, but young Kendry Paez will fight for his place, despite disappointing loan spells at Strasbourg and River Plate this season.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Wildmon applied this knowledge to a tireless quest to reform American popular culture.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 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.—
al,
al,
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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Composers from nineteen countries, ranging from Cuba and Brazil to Japan and South Korea, communally explored an inexhaustible continent of sound.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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So the Chiefs and Sporting KC promptly summoned to the cause Kathy Nelson — the inexhaustible Kansas City Sports Commission president who somehow along the way also became the leader of Visit KC.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Cap Rocat also aims to preserve and strengthen the natural and social environment through a conscientious selection of suppliers engaged in sustainable fishing and organic and zero-kilometer products.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This is considered a bit of an invasive plant, but conscientious gardeners can remove or till under unwanted seedlings.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s a real sense of place here, from the apple chip snacks served in the relaxation room to the glass oblong of a gym, where active folk can pound the treadmill while watching the gardeners at work.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Due to the active investigation, Elk Grove Florin Road was closed from Calvine Road to Heritage Hill Drive through the morning.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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