impeccable

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈpe-kə-bəl How to pronounce impeccable (audio)
Definition of impeccablenext
1
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw the etiquette expert was celebrated for her absolutely impeccable manners

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2
as in faultless
free from guilt or blame the head of the investigation must be a person of impeccable probity and honesty

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3
as in pure
free from sin the belief that there can be no such thing as an impeccable soul

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Recent Examples of impeccable With polished prose and impeccable research, historian Philbrick unravels the Golden State’s ties to profit, enslavement and white supremacy. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 In a bizarre way, meeting the late, great Lynch — whom Watts did an impeccable impression of, pretend cigarette and all — was almost like therapy for the actress, who landed that breakout role at the age of 31. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026 Cindy Crawford’s impeccable blowouts even became one of her hallmarks. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026 There were days during the New York Giants’ grueling training camp this summer that even left tackle Andrew Thomas, who has impeccable football character, was worn down. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impeccable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeccable
  1. perfect
  2. faultless
  3. pure
  4. flawless
  5. innocent
  6. ideal
  7. irreproachable
  8. excellent
Adjective
  • Just next door its sibling coffee shop serves perfect cappuccinos and seasonal matcha potions.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • For now, this perfect mix of burgeoning youth and senior leadership has come together to create an incredibly deep team with big dreams.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • The service The service across the board is practically faultless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Romero was nearly faultless in the knockout stages of the competition and rallied his team-mates at half-time in the final against Manchester United.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of faultless
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  • Sometimes, maybe once in every eight plays, the track scans as pure camp to me.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Reactions, however, ranged from pure fascination and respect for his 12-year project to critics questioning whether Tomlin, who parted ways with the Steelers in January of this year, had devoted too much time to his virtual city.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • Small details are attended to with flawless execution—when the night is chilly, blankets appear at the dinner table; housekeeping and pool maintenance is timed so as not to interfere with your presence; transfers and shuttles are booked with ease.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Not every film was flawless, but few actors have ever had a stronger run of hits.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Since then, Verity had been faking her vegetative state in order to … that part doesn’t entirely make sense, but the point is Lowen and Jeremy killed an innocent woman.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The suspects are innocent unless proven guilty by proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of innocent
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  • As with any important Christie’s exhibition, an accompanying catalog makes for the ideal souvenir.
    — Tanya Dukes, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But Johansson, who’s served as a campaign star for Prada in the past, used her dress as the ideal canvas for her statement jewelry.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of ideal
Adjective
  • Rather than focus on a single irreproachable hero, Mendonça Filho dilates his lens to take in an expansive world.
    — Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Classics from the diasporic Vietnamese repertoire are included, too, with irreproachable instructions.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of irreproachable
Adjective
  • Her shoes are already a favorite among industry insiders for their sleek appeal and excellent construction.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In late September, the concept was thrust back into the public consciousness thanks to a Variety interview with actor Jack Innanen, who plays the Canadian himbo Paul Baker on the excellent sitcom Adults.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
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