foolproof
adjective
fool·proof
ˈfül-ˌprüf 
: so simple, plain, or reliable as to leave no opportunity for error, misuse, or failure
a foolproof plan
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DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
But, there are some foolproof ways to choose a sensory-friendly paint color.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
But forgetting is foolproof if your water bottle is always slung around your neck.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Turn your favorite breakfast duo into a filling casserole with this foolproof recipe.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
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foolproof
adjective
fool·proof
ˈfül-ˈprüf
: done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong
foolproof directions
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