as in meticulous
showing no signs of weariness even after long hard effort
an indefatigable laborer who can work from sunrise to sunset
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Recent Examples of indefatigable
How crazy busy is this indefatigable powerhouse?
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Kikuyu, however, is the ultimate in dog-tolerant grasses with its indefatigable, ropy stolons and rhizomes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
By nineteen, she was married with two children, and discovering that an indefatigable work ethic meant nothing when a man could forbid you from working.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The indefatigable musician was on hand to plug his upcoming debut solo album, Honora, which is due out on Friday (March 27).
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Kikuyu, however, is the ultimate in dog-tolerant grasses with its indefatigable, ropy stolons and rhizomes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
By nineteen, she was married with two children, and discovering that an indefatigable work ethic meant nothing when a man could forbid you from working.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The indefatigable musician was on hand to plug his upcoming debut solo album, Honora, which is due out on Friday (March 27).
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indefatigable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefatigable
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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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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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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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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Tristan is the ultramarathon of opera roles, long and punishing, and not many tenors carry it off with such unflagging grace.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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The new press release appears to tout that same unflagging punk ethos.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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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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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After a brief interlude of distracted play, the game got vigorous and testy.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Compact determinate tomato varieties, such as ‘Patio’, require much less space than a vigorous indeterminate grape tomato, such as ‘Valentine’.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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“Indefatigable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefatigable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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