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
But fear not—Vogue has a foolproof guide for nailing a beach wedding.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
One of the most foolproof ways to know when severe weather is en route or likely to form is simply to have your smartphone.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Wear them together for a foolproof spring outfit, or separately with dressier or more casual pieces in your suitcase, depending on the occasion.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
While no security measure is completely foolproof, combining these practices can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to infostealer malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
One of the most foolproof ways to know when severe weather is en route or likely to form is simply to have your smartphone.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Wear them together for a foolproof spring outfit, or separately with dressier or more casual pieces in your suitcase, depending on the occasion.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
While no security measure is completely foolproof, combining these practices can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to infostealer malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foolproof
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Original price: $29.99 This rustic American flag wreath is perfect for adding a welcoming touch to your front door.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Setup Is Perfect For Activism And Restructuring Red Lobster’s recent bankruptcy serves as a prime example of not wanting things to be flawless.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Local water sausage executes a flawless 360,493° ultra-zoom mega spin.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
13 June 2025
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As such, trees grown from seed provide a reliable and affordable (free) option for backyard growers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Beyond simply offering a competent and reliable service, however, Lazarus knew that the repair process needed to be streamlined with a client-centric approach from start to finish.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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“Foolproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foolproof. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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