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
  • Blue Jays second baseman Bo Bichette, who was battling a knee injury, hit a three-run home run off the nearly infallible Shohei Ohtani.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Although seasonal outlooks are imperative for scientists, agriculture and other industries across the nation, the science isn't infallible.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.
    Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
  • To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Anyone wanting to buy a foolproof gift for commerce producer Lauren Arzbaecher should head to Anthropologie.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Last but not least, regular cleaning is a foolproof way to prevent the buildup of grease.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • The sense of place is unerring, the chamber-piece atmosphere exactingly Bergmanesque.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
  • James finds the wit in every line of Perkins’ script, playing his characters straight and with emotional depth while still showing an unerring instinct for where to place his verbal emphasis for maximum laughs as well as horror.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Inerrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inerrant. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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