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as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
this 18th-century chest of drawers is considered a faultless example of early American craftsmanship
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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
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Recent Examples of faultless
The film’s docufiction-like honesty is the most conspicuous here: to imagine that the Mother Teresa whom the world knows mostly as a faultless octogenarian might have as a younger woman had similar intense moments of extreme conflicting emotions is humanizing, and lovely.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
That philosophy has translated into a menu that is smaller, more focused, and, in my personal opinion, faultless.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The pain of that psychological turmoil — a different classic American myth — was honored in Paul Dano’s faultless Brian Wilson characterization in the 2015 movie Love and Mercy.
—Armond White, National Review, 18 June 2025
Much like the service, the cooking was precise and faultless, and the brief wine list was absolutely on point.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
That philosophy has translated into a menu that is smaller, more focused, and, in my personal opinion, faultless.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The pain of that psychological turmoil — a different classic American myth — was honored in Paul Dano’s faultless Brian Wilson characterization in the 2015 movie Love and Mercy.
—Armond White, National Review, 18 June 2025
Much like the service, the cooking was precise and faultless, and the brief wine list was absolutely on point.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faultless
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Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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De Silva, police noted, was an innocent bystander who was not involved in the quarrel and was not believed to have been the target.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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So that seemingly innocent Machu Picchu stamp—one of the most popular souvenir stamps around—could be viewed not as a harmless keepsake but as an unauthorized alteration that might jeopardize your ability to travel.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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What followed was a flawless and truly phenomenal run.—
Daniel Dylan Wray,
Pitchfork,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her makeup, by Georgie Eisdell, centered on the witchy red tone, with a flawless base and soft bronze cheek contour, a delicate smoky brown eye and black mascara.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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The whole setup is an ideal literary playground for Lockhart, who weaves wealth, intrigue, and the power of teen emotions into an immersive and atmospheric narrative.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lee had wanted to make a film set in the world of kabuki, the classical form of Japanese theater that dates back to the 17th century, for more than a decade, and found the ideal text to adapt from in Shuichi Yoshida’s novel of the same name.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Returning director Dan Trachtenberg is clearly in a groove here, and his enthusiasm helps, notably in the film’s impeccable world-building.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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All of the rooms are impeccable, but try to grab one that comes with its own Finnish sauna.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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The wide receivers and offensive line share some blame in the lack of production through the air, but Underwood isn’t blameless, either.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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If Elsbeth doesn’t believe that the blameless Chop and his team of props guys did it, what about all of the men who like to visit Beryl at all hours of the evening?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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He is viewed as a superb talent and a very coachable player, which leads to thinking that he will be better served by staying in Pittsburgh, working with the NHL staff and taking his lumps.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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At Lotus, the dinner menu always highlighted a superb selection of sushi, such as tai snapper umaki roll with avocado, cucumber, and pickled daikon, as well as outstanding small plates and snacks.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Faultless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faultless. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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