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 In the kitchen, his reputation is impeccable; he’s known for bringing authentic Venetian cooking to a region hard-pressed to find it. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 But in a place characterized by natural beauty, standout culinary offerings, and impeccable service, these petite prohibitions are merely another invitation to settle into a rhythm of unhurried, analog leisure. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Produced by Universal Global Television, The Five Star Weekend is centered on Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 Dupree, meanwhile, arrived with impeccable heavy credentials of his own, having fallen under the spell of Sleep’s classic Holy Mountain in the mid-’90s before forging his own path with hardcore legends Void. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Aug. 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
  • Although umbrella insurance is far from perfect ― for instance, intentional acts are generally excluded ― umbrella insurance can provide much larger coverage amounts for things already covered by other policies with lower limits.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Brionna Jones, returning from injury and still finding her footing, went a perfect 5-of-5 from the field for 15 points.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Some called the revolution a failure; others considered the new transitional government, led by President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, to be faultless.
    — Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
  • A couple of nerve-settling wins became a faultless record in the group stage.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of faultless
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  • The interactions between Bourdain and Ciro are pure movie magic and that’s due partly to the performances — both actors have to be in the Oscar race — as well as to the screenplay by Johnson, Todd Bartels, Lou Howe and Matthew Miller.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Unauthorized sequels reveal the extremes of why people make movies in the first place, from purely cynical money grabs to pure — even naive — devotion to characters and their world.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of pure
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  • Most glaring is the disparity between the top-tier clinical protocols and the logistics, which are more hapless than flawless.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Their skin is flawless, their cheeks rosy, their bodies unmarked by the forces of gravity or physical strain.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawless
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  • Caught in the crossfire are innocent kids trying simply to stay in safety.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But on her path, Jean causes bodily and emotional harm to both Peter and numerous innocent bystanders by inhabiting their bodies and forcing them to do her bidding.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • On the day of the fire, Farinacci was aware Spokane County was under a red flag warning and conditions were ideal to start a fire, according to Drapeau.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • At seven tenths behind first place, her situation wasn’t ideal.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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
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  • Albies is an excellent contact hitter, putting the bat on the ball, and driving the ball to the gaps.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Located in the heart of the Marais, a restaurant at the Centre Pompidou would have to be pretty special to compete against all the excellent neighboring options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
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