1
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
this 18th-century chest of drawers is considered a faultless example of early American craftsmanship
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in innocent
free from guilt or blame
I may have broken my share of things in the past, but in this instance I am entirely faultless
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of faultless
In Terminator, an all-powerful, faultless AI becomes sentient, decides that humans are the enemy, and sets off a nuclear apocalypse.
—
Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
That isn’t to say Lee was faultless.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
The food of Eric Ripert and his team is faultless, and the dining room staff wraps you in a blanket of hospitality.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The chocolate coating on these is faultless, but the pretzel inside is more hard than crispy, and the almond butter filling falls flat.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for faultless
Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
That isn’t to say Lee was faultless.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
The food of Eric Ripert and his team is faultless, and the dining room staff wraps you in a blanket of hospitality.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The chocolate coating on these is faultless, but the pretzel inside is more hard than crispy, and the almond butter filling falls flat.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for faultless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faultless
Adjective
-
If a plan sounds too perfect, look at the details to ensure none of them have been overlooked.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Lightweight and breathable, this set is perfect for exploring new places or enjoying a leisurely afternoon.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Of all of the arguments against the death penalty, the strongest is that even one conviction of an innocent person is both irreversible and ethically untenable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Of course, the criminal justice system has checks that should prevent innocent people from being convicted of crimes, but that doesn’t mean a prosecutor willing to eschew ethics and norms can’t make someone’s life miserable.—
Barbara McQuade,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
An imposing ship built to wage war docked in San Diego on Saturday morning in the name of peace and human exploration, delivering the capsule that Artemis II astronauts rode to a flawless landing a day earlier.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
-
His vocals, at least, were warm and flawless, though.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
And Aniston’s aviator sunglasses are the ideal blend of retro and iconic.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Cleaning professional Robin Murphy, president of Maid Brigade, says vodka is an ideal cleaning agent for sanitizing wooden cutting boards.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
His credentials as a very successful hockey coach are impeccable.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
-
Service, with a nearly one-to-one crew-passenger ratio, is at Silversea’s usual impeccable level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Another excellent option for sandy soil that Sing recommends is Russian sage (Salvia yangii).—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The officials are not blameless.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Atlanta isn’t totally blameless in this mess.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Together, these two superb artists make much of Yarris constantly seeking the light, as Yarris searches for a way forward from the blackness of death row.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Together, these two superb artists make much of Yarris constantly seeking the light, as Yarris searches for a way forward from the blackness of Death Row.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Faultless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faultless. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
