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
In a warming world, trees are one of the most foolproof defenses — taking greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere and providing shade that can lower air conditioning bills.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
How To Get Rid Of Voles Unfortunately, there’s no easy, foolproof way to get rid of voles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The plan doesn’t seem so foolproof to me anyway.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Maritime tracking isn't foolproof, as ships can spoof or manipulate tracking systems to obscure their origin, destination and cargo.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
How To Get Rid Of Voles Unfortunately, there’s no easy, foolproof way to get rid of voles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The plan doesn’t seem so foolproof to me anyway.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Maritime tracking isn't foolproof, as ships can spoof or manipulate tracking systems to obscure their origin, destination and cargo.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foolproof
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The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set yourself up for summer entertaining with this rearrangeable option that fits up to six people, or snag a dining table and stools that a reviewer said are perfect for al fresco meals.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Students are turning in flawless essays and problem sets, yet many can’t explain their work, a troubling sign that generative AI is replacing actual learning in higher education.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Foundations that once gave them a flawless base are settling into fine lines.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Name what works, define one agreement, and build from something that feels stable and reliable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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As markets continue to adjust, gold coins are expected to maintain their position as a reliable store of value.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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