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Recent Examples of idiotproof
The eyeliner itself was great: essentially an actual marker, extremely idiotproof, thin enough to create a good cat’s-eye but thick enough to create the illusion of control in a chaotic universe.
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2021
Also, the automatic and the M550i's all-wheel system make a good launch nearly idiotproof.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 2 June 2021
Not only that, but navigationally, the trails were practically idiotproof.
—Eben Weiss, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2019
Rachel Handler, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2021
Also, the automatic and the M550i's all-wheel system make a good launch nearly idiotproof.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 2 June 2021
Not only that, but navigationally, the trails were practically idiotproof.
—Eben Weiss, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiotproof
Adjective
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April 20 – May 20 Comfort grows when plans stay unambiguous and uncomplicated.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Comfort grows when plans stay unambiguous and uncomplicated.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Requiring hours of collaboration and complex coding, the 1976 animation is, conversely, one of Bettina’s most visually straightforward objects.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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While that sounds straightforward, the real value lies in its layered rewards system, which introduces additional earning opportunities as well as complications.—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The strikes temporarily disrupted the spacecraft’s electrical systems, but quick action by mission control kept the mission on track.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility Elevators and ramps throughout make this modern complex easy to traverse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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While some countries are opening new, easier pathways to citizenship or long-term residency options, others are tightening their requirements in ways that are slamming the door on millions of Americans hoping to settle there or get a second passport.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a March interview with Good Morning America, Apple's current CEO, Tim Cook, voiced his opposition to mindless scrolling.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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The real tension is between mindless consumption and intentional treating — managing intake without killing the holiday spirit.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Securing a colorblindness consensus was morally unchallenging.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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In a world where plenty of rap elders are content to roll out unchallenging albums to steadfast fanbases, still knows how to hold your head underwater.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Compared to the usual hand-over-hand maneuvering, the steer-by-wire wheel is more elegant and effortless, operable with only a finger or two without any performance loss.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her looks exude effortless Britishness.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Idiotproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiotproof. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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