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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Similarly, the direction—and its corollary, the editing—allows nothing extraneous to detract attention from the script’s meticulous and sturdy construction.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The greens, by the way, were meticulous and – always a delight – readable.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Deandre Ayton’s relentless rebounding.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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And while Marisa Abela has the indefatigable Industry boosters behind her, we’ve been burned by Emmy hope for that show before.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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Donte DiVincenzo is an indefatigable source of hustle and aggression who has flipped numerous games this season with strings of energy plays.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What emerges is not a tome to a tactical genius but a manager who listens and has a tireless drive to develop those around him.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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That’s come with a new set of challenges for the 24-year-old forward, whom the Knicks have prioritized on defense, primarily using the tireless Josh Hart, and, at times, their top wing stopper in OG Anunoby.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 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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In both cases, an ever broadening category of deaths functioned as inexhaustible proof of an expansive government cover-up.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
22 Apr. 2026
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That incomparable vision was fueled by an inexhaustible optimism.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dogs are allowed off-leash with conscientious owners.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sam has encouraged the boy to be more conscientious with his studies and has been learning alongside him for years, picking up his schoolbooks and offering ideas on how to make the assignments more meaningful.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Passengers who booked with credit or debit cards that are no longer active would have to file separate claims through bankruptcy court to be handled at a later date.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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As Estes notes, more than a few of these products had active ingredients that were cathartic or purgative, a fact rarely noted on labels.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 May 2026
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“Unflagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflagging. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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