flawless

adjective

ˈflȯ-ləs How to pronounce flawless (audio)
Definition of flawlessnext
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw a flawless performance of the piano concerto

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Recent Examples of flawless Adam Scott was practically flawless off the tee except for one drive that sailed well left into the trees and out-of-bounds on the par-5 17th. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 The operators who succeed in the years ahead will be those who understand that being a good actor is not about being flawless. — Jeff Cook, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 Walker is one of many performers who has to blend specialty skills with traditional acting to form one flawless company. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Grounded and struggling ULA’s streak of reliability continued with a near-flawless debut launch of the Vulcan rocket. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flawless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flawless
  1. perfect
  2. ideal
  3. excellent
  4. immaculate
  5. superb
Adjective
  • The outdoor second-floor deck is perfect for taking a break between museums—there's a table with complimentary coffee, fresh fruit, water, and seltzer available all day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Hotels, as well as airports, are perfect places to test this technology because their electricity usage follows quite predictable patterns.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • While the polyester fabric isn’t ideal, I was impressed by the coat’s thickness and weight, which gave it a more luxurious feel than typical poly-blend coats.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • And during the civil wars between King and Parliament that raged across Britain in the 1640s, such ideal stasis was impossible to preserve.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of ideal
Adjective
  • Longbridge is an excellent option, especially for those looking to save money.
    — Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Please enjoy every pitch of Payton Tolle's immaculate inning.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • Fans of modernist architecture will find much else to enjoy, too – not least in Ibirapuera Park, with its striking array of mid-century buildings by Oscar Niemeyer, including the pavilion that now houses the superb Museu Afro Brasil.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever the case might be, Kentucky Boy is a really superb bourbon.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb

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“Flawless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flawless. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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