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 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 Luther Vandross blended immense record sales with faultless vocal artistry that became the defining sound of romantic R&B, earning deep critical and institutional respect while cementing his songs in wedding and late-night radio culture. — Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Time elevates those people and their deeds to the heights of deities, and American gods must be faultless. — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 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
  • This patch of land to the west of San Sebastián feels like the most perfect place on the planet, while still being a 10-minute car ride from the center of the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Incorporating them into your wardrobe couldn’t be more seamless thanks to breezy yet posh linen and cotton-blend options that are perfect for the summer’s remaining heatwaves.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • The girl was described as an innocent bystander who was not involved in the confrontation that led to the shooting.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But after endearing us to this eager and innocent narrator, Saunders blindsides us.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • Speaking after the event, White praised the production and atmosphere, describing it as a flawless night.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sterling Nasa proceeded to stun composer-conductor Justin Hurwitz and the 2,000-person audience with his flawless, impromptu performance.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Otis had an impeccable eye for talent (one of his other discoveries was R&B great Jackie Wilson).
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • An oil lamp, like the one that Rebecca kept in her room as decoration, illuminated the Devil, who wore dark slacks and a dark vest, an impeccable white shirt.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of impeccable
Adjective
  • Unclean Espresso Machine or Poor Water Quality A clean espresso machine and water can be key components in finally making your ideal latte at home.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This stage, more than the first two, is ideal for some breakaway action.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of ideal
Adjective
  • Historically of course, unlike the Solomon Islands, France is not blameless here, with coal having powered its industrial revolution dating back to the 1800s, and the shift to clean energy being much recent.
    — Morgan Simon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Years after Leontes, a king contorted by jealousy, has ordered that his wife, the blameless Hermione, be put to death, a curtain is drawn back to reveal what appears to be a statue of her.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of blameless
Adjective
  • The neighborhood/area Just across the train tracks is Vesterbro with an excellent range of independent shops and restaurants, not least in Kødbyen, the Meat Packing district.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 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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