without fail
idiom
1
—used to stress that something always happens
Every day, without fail, he has toast and coffee for breakfast.
2
—used to stress that something will definitely happen
She promised that she would be there without fail.
Examples of without fail in a Sentence
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Every summer without fail, a thin black line of marching ants forms on the short path from my sliding doors to the kitchen pantry.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
But it’s beautifully executed without fail, featuring rich dark fruit notes, oak and spice.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
In recent years, the U.S. Dollar Index – which measures its value relative to a basket of major foreign currencies – has remained almost without fail above 100, indicating sustained strength versus its peers.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Every week, without fail, Jackson enters the tunnel in a custom look tailored perfectly to her style, face beat, , and then drops double digits on the court.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Photos: Getty Images Every summer, without fail, a fan-favorite dress emerges; a dress becomes the dress.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 June 2025
With an early-rising 11-month-old, who, without fail, woke before our alarm buzzed each morning, sleep—let alone restful, continuous sleep—was a far-off dream.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
Nearly every year, almost without fail, NBA fans claim a conspiracy theory about the draft lottery.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The heart can do so without fail (well, for a long time without fail) because it is composed of specialized muscle cells called cardiomyocytes that are highly resistant to fatigue.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
But it’s beautifully executed without fail, featuring rich dark fruit notes, oak and spice.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
In recent years, the U.S. Dollar Index – which measures its value relative to a basket of major foreign currencies – has remained almost without fail above 100, indicating sustained strength versus its peers.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Every week, without fail, Jackson enters the tunnel in a custom look tailored perfectly to her style, face beat, , and then drops double digits on the court.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Photos: Getty Images Every summer, without fail, a fan-favorite dress emerges; a dress becomes the dress.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 June 2025
With an early-rising 11-month-old, who, without fail, woke before our alarm buzzed each morning, sleep—let alone restful, continuous sleep—was a far-off dream.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
Nearly every year, almost without fail, NBA fans claim a conspiracy theory about the draft lottery.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The heart can do so without fail (well, for a long time without fail) because it is composed of specialized muscle cells called cardiomyocytes that are highly resistant to fatigue.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
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“Without fail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/without%20fail. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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