FOOLPROOF Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

foolproof

adjective

Definition of foolproof

as in perfect

done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong a foolproof plan DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.

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Recent Examples of foolproof One foolproof way to do as the Germans do is to wear their brands. — Carolin Lehmann, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 Luckily, there’s a foolproof way to stay dry while looking fly — cuffed jeans. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 But, as anyone who’s watched an icy soda turn watery on a summer day can probably gather, moving hard ice to warm climates wasn’t exactly foolproof. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026 First, the cream-to-powder texture is foolproof—the edges smoke out with the slightest tap, making blending a dream. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foolproof

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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

Exploring Ireland, one village at a time This was my first visit to Ireland, and the nine-day itinerary was a flawless introduction to all things Éire.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
Fonda’s flawless silver pixie changed that, revealing his rare ability to transform gray hair from some something to be concealed into something to be expertly cultivated — a technique few colorists had dared to master.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of flawless

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Nothing Phone Nothing Phone Prime Day Deals The Nothing Phone (4a) combines a striking transparent aesthetic with a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display and reliable daily performance.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Tonight, the guy who has been most reliable, Chris Sale, is taking the mound for the Braves in this pivotal game.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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