inerrant

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Recent Examples of inerrant Robinson was a devoutly Protestant academic who believed in the Bible’s inerrant truth. Andrew Lawler, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2022 Its author, Harold Lindsell, a seminary professor and the powerful editor of Christianity Today magazine, warned that evangelical progressives no longer believed that the Bible was the inerrant word of God. Diana Butler Bass, CNN, 17 June 2021 Luther believed that Scripture is inerrant and intelligible. Stefan Beck, Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2021 He was taught that a lustful glance or a sip of wine would result in perpetual torment, and that the Quran was the literal and inerrant word of God; because the Quran didn’t mention dinosaurs, dinosaurs had never existed. Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 8 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inerrant
Adjective
  • The Supreme Court and its judges are not infallible or above criticism.
    Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Accuracy, Bias, and Human Oversight Matter Biometric systems aren’t infallible.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The reigning Olympic and world champion Lyles hasn’t been perfect in 2025, either.
    Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Adidas Gender Inclusive Samba OG Sneakers The Adidas Samba sneakers are one of the most popular styles from the brand and a perfect versatile shoe for fall.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Not a foolproof buy signal, though the past two times this occurred preceded a decent further up leg.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s a Shakespearean grandeur to David King, the all-powerful New York music-label boss who’s famous for his unerring ability to spot rising talent.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
  • As always, Reichardt’s impeccable craft is front and center: the film’s naturalism and remarkable period detail creating a portrait of unerring authenticity and psychological mystery.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Inerrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inerrant. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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