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 The defence, built around brick-wall brothers Johan Vasquez and Cesar Montes, has been impeccable. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Its focus on elevated everyday dressing, premium fabrication and impeccable tailoring feels incredibly relevant for today’s luxury customer. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 The former First Lady is known for her impeccable fashion and jewelry choices, setting the standard for decades to come. — Moises Mendez Ii, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Shamar Joseph then used the favorable overcast bowling conditions to perfection when his impeccable swing undid Kamindu Mendis, who left a delivery that swung back enough to knock back the off stump. — ABC News, 28 June 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
  • In comparison, the Sparks, without an offensive rebound until the end of the third quarter, were forced to make perfect shots, though that was far from the team’s grasp.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • While no missile defense system offers perfect protection, modern layered architectures have significantly improved the ability to detect, track, and intercept increasingly sophisticated threats.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • A couple of nerve-settling wins became a faultless record in the group stage.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • And there was no mucking about with changing audio output settings, as doing so switched the sound to the X7's speakers and the wireless connectivity was faultless.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 June 2026
Definition of faultless
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  • This butternut squash pasta is pure comfort, with roasted squash, garlic, and shallots blended into a creamy, smooth sauce.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Minions & Monsters kept its familiar chaos intact, but its turn toward sentiment may have left behind some of the pure silliness that built its core audience at home.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of pure
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  • Nathan Ngoy, of Lille, and Club Brugge’s Brandon Mechele were flawless in central defence, and the whole team were fast, sharp, energetic and slick, defending as a team and attacking as one too.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 July 2026
  • Upgrade to brushes that deliver a flawless, streak-free makeup application.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Again, another difficult night and a lot of dead people, innocent people, kids.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of innocent
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  • As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Arc On Ear is designed to combine precision headphone correction with advanced physical modeling to recreate how real studio monitors behave in an ideal acoustic space.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of ideal
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  • 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
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  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
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