to a fault

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Synonyms of to a faultnext
: to an excessive degree
precise to a fault

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But Aroonpheng’s worldbuilding is arcane to a fault, with no thanks to a weirdly flat rhythm that dulls the excitement of the film’s many narrative swerves. Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 The two actors are close; Rockwell, with the less showy supporting role, is generous to a fault with his 72-year-old co-star, who runs with the ball and could win the Best Actor Oscar. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 Ohtani eventually left, crossing town to win a World Series with the Dodgers, while Trout stayed behind, loyal to a fault. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Steering is neutral, almost to a fault, and seems nearly telepathic. William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to a fault

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“To a fault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20fault. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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