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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The doctors are meticulous about the medical side of operations, spending two years cherry picking the best new technologies and recruiting a team of doctors and therapists from some of Europe’s most respected spas, including Lanserhof, Chenot, and the Mayr clinics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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His meticulous attention to detail included triple-stitching the leather, creating a complete leather lining for the Porsche’s front trunk, and even wrapping the switchgear and controls in matching leather.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Americans have known Fox News’s Kayleigh McEnany as the composed woman behind the podium, forcefully defending administration policy in the White House briefing room, sparring with reporters on live television, or navigating the relentless pressures of national politics.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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Still, the designer’s schedule remains relentless.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Harry Styles' stage is a pop playground Styles’ laudable core band – anchored by his longtime drummer, the indefatigable Sarah Jones, who makes tricky beats look simple – was augmented by strings and horns on several tracks, a testament to his ambitious musical aspirations.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Through indefatigable research, Kara fixes poorly remembered facts and makes a decent case that the publicity galvanized the movement to abolish British slavery a half century later.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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If vice president of operations Chip Conway, a tireless worker in a thankless job, books the wrong hotel he will likely be forced to run back to Denver.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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To those who disagreed with him, Adams was a tireless pest trying to force his views onto more moderate and prudent men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 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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Or a group of high-minded, dutiful, quite-conscientious California voters?—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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So naturally, the thought of turning Hypergnosis into an ethical company doesn’t compute, even to a seemingly conscientious person like Harper, who likens Anushka’s vision to buying a jet and asking where the brakes are.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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There was an active shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Currently only United States and China operate active, orbital space planes.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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