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
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As warmer weather comes to Mlochowski Forest, 30 kilometers (19 miles) west of Warsaw, thousands of toads and frogs wake up from their winter slumber and begin their meticulous spawning journey to the marshes, a few kilometers away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their meticulous waste sorting systems make sustainable practices easier for staff to follow.—
Srinidhi Polkampally,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Their best defense in the opening period Saturday was a relentless, sustained attack that resulted in a 1-0 lead midway through the first.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Each character was sustained through market cycles, leadership changes, and the relentless churn of digital disruption because the companies understood that the franchise, not the campaign, was the unit of value.—
Stuart N. Brotman,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Kikuyu, however, is the ultimate in dog-tolerant grasses with its indefatigable, ropy stolons and rhizomes.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rounding out the cast of mostly young up-and-comers is Ann Dowd, reprising her role as the oppressive and indefatigable Aunt Lydia.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rod has been a tireless advocate for delivering climate solutions and a better life for Americans through the development of world-class rail systems.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to the team’s tireless efforts, the Aluminum Narwhals were able to win the entire event and earn recognition through FIRST’s Excellence in Engineering Award, the second in the entire history of the team.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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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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That incomparable vision was fueled by an inexhaustible optimism.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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Domestically written, produced, and performed films and series felt inexhaustible and were widely popular.—
Lily Moayeri,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Altman, by contrast, came across as refreshingly conscientious.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the uncertainty surrounding the club (head coach Gareth Taylor wasn’t hired until three weeks before the season started, while the club had lost Smith and club captain Taylor Hinds to Arsenal) was anathema to someone so conscientious.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Raleigh's homer was the only hit allowed by deGrom over five innings in his 250th career start, ranking 18th among active pitchers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Boise State will continue to be active in the transfer portal, having to retool after losing all five starters, three of whom entered the portal themselves.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Unflagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflagging. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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