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faultless

adjective

ˈfȯlt-ləs How to pronounce faultless (audio)
Definition of faultlessnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of faultless Yet the reporting was faultless, the points of view persuasive. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 4 June 2026 This new vision of luxury remains firmly rooted in faultless service and astounding architectural design, but also weaves in a profound connection to place and the thrill of experiencing it just as the world is starting to sit up and take notice. — Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026 The hits are present, including a faultless recipe for the restaurant icon, dal makhani, with its whole black lentils opulent with Punjabi garam masala, yogurt and heavy cream. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 May 2026 And no one is more laide jolie, more sculpted and faultless, more wooden and sexless, than the paradoxical figure who goes by the name of Clavicular. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for faultless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faultless
  1. perfect
  2. innocent
  3. flawless
  4. impeccable
  5. ideal
  6. blameless
  7. excellent
  8. irreproachable
Adjective
  • The pass the Netherlands forward wrapped into Alexander Isak’s feet was perfect.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Hoosiers have won 17 straight games, the longest active winning streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and are a perfect 16-0 at home under Cignetti.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • The 29-year-old was never convicted, but nor was he proven innocent.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • As Walter confronts Reed, an unexpected and deeper connection develops between the two men, and Walter begins to believe Reed may be innocent.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • At the salon, the impossibly flawless-looking manager (Azmeri Haque Badhon) finds granular fault with Zai’s body, from stretchmarks to pore imperfections, signing her up to a gruelling program of treatments.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But in the playoffs, drivers didn’t have to have a flawless 10 weeks (and some races didn’t matter at all).
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • There were days during the New York Giants’ grueling training camp this summer that even left tackle Andrew Thomas, who has impeccable football character, was worn down.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • With just 21 rooms, the service is impeccable, achieving a level of familiarity and friendliness that larger properties simply can’t.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of impeccable
Adjective
  • With waterfall views and an ideal location among the old-school charm of Beacon’s shops and restaurants, the Roundhouse provides a perfect weekend escape for New Yorkers who want to feel a world away from home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For an event that has become an annual celebration of Latino heritage in Kansas City, the gathering continued despite conditions that were far from ideal.
    — J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ideal
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  • Yet this particular Jason underscores the tragedy playing out for all the others, who are blameless and worthy, guilty only of not being the original.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Red Sox weren’t exactly blameless in the Devers saga, and the whole thing could’ve been avoided with better communication between player and franchise.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of blameless
Adjective
  • An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Rather than focus on a single irreproachable hero, Mendonça Filho dilates his lens to take in an expansive world.
    — Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Classics from the diasporic Vietnamese repertoire are included, too, with irreproachable instructions.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of irreproachable

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“Faultless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faultless. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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