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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For Sher, the key is to come in with meticulous preparation that can be thrown out immediately if a better idea comes along.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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The intuitive Moon squares Saturn, pitting your 3rd House of Distractions against your 6th House of Pragmatism, urging specific words, meticulous timing, and sensible boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The business landscape is continually evolving, shaped by the relentless determination and innovative spirit of visionary leaders of industry.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to the relentless work of these programs, Los Angeles County has made substantial progress in reducing fatal overdoses.—
Grey Gardner,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Smith has never been the indefatigable champion of free enterprise imagined by his acolytes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some of the more seasoned staff, including and especially the indefatigable charge nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa), remember the days before everyone carried an iPad well enough to keep things moving.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Angela’s tireless pursuit of creative expression through her work sets a standard that’s unmatched.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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In recognition of her tireless efforts to promote youth literacy, Santos was honored March 3 by her hometown of National City.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 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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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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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
Adjective
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Many comments on the video, however, asked to see specifics of where money has been invested, and where conscientious consumers could verify these claims.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Virtually no risk-free approach Even a conscientious employer following the rule and regulatory and judicial interpretation of the rule may have its workplace seating policy second-guessed.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Not a passive one staring at a monitor in another state, but an active presence — someone who notices the unlocked window, who hears the footstep on the porch, who understands that an elder’s sudden confusion might signal a urinary tract infection.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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His son, the oldest of his two active children, will start high school in the fall.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Unflagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflagging. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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