1
as in unerring
not being or likely to be wrong
an unfailing judge of personal character
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2
as in reliable
not likely to fail
the writer's unfailing sense of humor is again evident in his newest book
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Recent Examples of unfailing
Not just for the exceptional wines, but for these supremely authentic interactions that are born from an unfailing dedication to the land.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
This trusted patience anchored in God's unfailing love is indeed necessary in our lives, especially when facing the most difficult and painful situations.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Whether this is the result of self-determination or New York’s unfailing hand of fate is one of the city’s great mysteries.
—airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024
Indeed, there is convincing evidence of momentum in stock and other asset returns, but this is not an unfailing natural law.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
This trusted patience anchored in God's unfailing love is indeed necessary in our lives, especially when facing the most difficult and painful situations.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Whether this is the result of self-determination or New York’s unfailing hand of fate is one of the city’s great mysteries.
—airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024
Indeed, there is convincing evidence of momentum in stock and other asset returns, but this is not an unfailing natural law.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfailing
Adjective
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James finds the wit in every line of Perkins’ script, playing his characters straight and with emotional depth while still showing an unerring instinct for where to place his verbal emphasis for maximum laughs as well as horror.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cooper has unerring showbiz instincts.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and its boots are sure to be just as durable and reliable with the same heavy-duty outsole and comfortable footbed for walking long distances.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In just the past decade, late-night shows’ bookings—a reliable rite of passage for musical artists on the edge of a breakthrough—have dropped significantly, to barely 200 performances in 2023.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Art directors Jason Kirschner and Kait Taylor took advantage of that and then some, designing a period-perfect art deco set completely grayscaled.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Cozy up in the Treasure & Bond Alpaca & Wool Rib Sweater, 60 percent off, and a soft, stylish layer that’s perfect for fall.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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On a sunny, clear morning, a group of elderly men sit outside a small local market under the flawless blue sky.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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Then Vettel, flawless all day, caught a damp patch and slid wide.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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Callers who are accustomed to infallible technology can be baffled by this.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
2 Oct. 2025
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While mobile boarding passes are a convenient and accessible way to have one of your most important travel documents at the ready, technology isn’t infallible.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Unfailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfailing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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